Fig Jam

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This recipe is posted by request. Original poster is Della Masia."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 24mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 8 pints

ingredients

• 4 quarts ripe figs (around 35)
• 5 cups sugar, divided
• 2 quarts water
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 3 cups vinegar

directions

1. In a large pot add 3 cups sugar to the water and cook until sugar dissolves.
2. Meanwhile peel figs.
3. Add figs and cook over medium low heat for 30 minutes.
4. Add 2 cups sugar and the vinegar.
5. Tie the spices in a cheesecloth spice bag and add to fig mixture.
6. Cook figs until they are clear.
7. cover and let stand overnight up to 24 hours.
8. Stir well and remove spice bag.
9. Bring to a rolling simmer and pack in clean, hot sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
10. Seal.
11. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.