mamma k's fig preserves with a twist

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 cups fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry-flavored jell-o® mix
• 3 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• mix figs, sugar, lemon slices, and strawberry gelatin in a large pot. let stand for 1 hour. bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, stirring often to prevent burning, until foam has disappeared and the preserves are thickened, 25 to 40 minutes.
• sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack the fig preserves into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids, and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 2 days before opening.