Chunky Fig Jam
From Food in Jars by Marisa McClellan.- Ingredients:
- 8 c. coarsely chopped fresh figs (about 3 lb.)
- 4 c. granulated sugar
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 (3 oz.) packet liquid pectin
Prepare a boiling water bath and 4 regular mouth 1 pint jars. Place the lids in a small saucepan, cover them with water, and simmer over very low heat.
Combine the figs and sugar in a large pot and stir well to help the sugar pull the juice from the figs. When the mixture starts to look juicy, place the pot over high heat and bring to an active simmer. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the figs have started to break down and the liquid starts to look syrupy.
Add the lemon juice and liquid pectin and return the figs to an active boil for 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and ladle the jam into the prepared jars. Wipe the rims, apply the lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.