I've been making fig preserves for several years now. I have a fig tree in my backyard and I love to make the preserves and give them out as gifts when I'm done! The friends that I give the preserves to, ask me every year for more! They love it, and so do I! I'll teach you, in this recipe, how to make more than just strawberry preserves too.
As you see, my preserves are different colors, and that's because I use any flavor Jello that I want. I use strawberry, watermelon, peach and raspberry for my recipes.
You'll Need:
3 cups mashed fresh ripe figs
3 cups white sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry (or any flavor you choose) flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
6 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
Instructions:
Wash and peel figs. Put figs into a stock pot and mash with a potato masher.
Heat figs, sugar, and strawberry gelatin together in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a rolling boil. Cook fig mixture, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes; remove from heat.
Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pour hot fig mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. 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 15 minutes.
Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto 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. Enjoy!
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