Figgy Jam!

Rita~'s Note:

Sweet but lower in sugar jam with a hint of orange, cinnamon and cardamom. Fill a cake or cookies, top toast or crakers, serve with a pork roast.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 160

Yield: 9.0 1/2 pin ...

• 2 1/2 lbs fresh figs, chopped
• 1 apple, diced core discarded
• 1 orange, skin discarded
• 3/4 cup bottled lemon juice
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 3/4 ounces no-sugar-needed pectin
• 4 cups sugar

Directions:

1. Pulse the first three ingredients in a food processor till semi smooth. Or in a blender in batches.
2. You`ll be using 5 cups of the puree adding it to a non reactive pot.
3. Add all the ingredients but the sugar.
4. Bring to a rolling boil stirring to prevent burning.
5. Add the sugar and bring back to a rolling boil. Boil for a 3 full minutes.
6. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars. Leaving 1/4 inch head space.
7. Wipe rims and place lids on add screw tops.
8. Process in a hot water canner for 10 minutes.
9. Remove and leave in a draft free spot to seal.
10. Label and store in a dark cool spot.