Fig Jam

3 1/4 lb. fully ripened figs
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon rind, grated
1/2 cup water
1 (1 3/4 oz.) Sure Jel
3 1/4 lb. (7 1/2 cup.) white sugar

Trim stem from figs. Grind or chop figs and place in a large saucepan.
Add Sure-Jel. Mix well. Place figs over high heat until a hard boil is
reached. Immediately add all the sugar. Let come to a quick rolling boil
that will not stir down. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim with a metal spoon. Stir and skim for 5 minutes.
Ladle into jelly glasses leaving 1/2" space at top. Cover with hot melted
paraffin or seal with tops. Cool. Yield: 12 half pints.



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