Mamma K's Fig Preserves with a Twist
5.0
Ingredients
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 3005 min
Instructions
- 1 Combine figs, sugar, gelatin mix, and lemon in a large pot; set aside for 1 hour. Bring to a boil; cook over medium heat, stirring often to prevent burning, until foam disappears and preserves are thick, 25 to 40 minutes.
- 2 Inspect three (1-pint) Mason jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until preserves ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- 3 Pack preserves into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
- 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- 5 Remove jars from the stockpot and place on a cloth-covered or wooden surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area; wait at least 2 days before opening.
By mammak