SUPER STRAWBERRY FIG JAM (LOW-SUGAR)
Came up with this low sugar recipe after being overwhelmed by light & heavy syrups while canning whole figs. Lots of figs around here now - free for the picking as not too many folks eat them anymore (Whaaaat?). It has a bright fresh flavor - when DH taste tested he ate all the extra from the first batch (about a 1/2 cup overage). Ordinarily he is a taste & go kind of guy so I knew it was good. I use the extra pectin as I like a firmer set. Leave out the extra pectin if you want a softer set (low sugar pectin seems to set softer for me). I added the extra lemon juice (bottled for the standardized pH) for safety's sake. No point in making the stuff just to get knocked off by it. The lemon definitely enhances.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Strawberry
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place figs and 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice in a 3 quart saucepan & bring to a boil. Simmer until figs fall apart easily when stirred, about 20 minutes.
- Add strawberries to figs, along with grape juice & the 3 T lemon juice - put the 3 T lemon juice in the one cup measure then fill with grape juice to the one cup measure.
- Sprinkle the pectin into the fruits & mix well to avoid any lumps.
- Bring the fig, strawberry, juice mix to a hard boil that can't be stirred down - watch & stir to avoid scorching.
- Add the sugar & bring to a boil. Boil hard for 3 minutes & then place in hot sterilized jars (I use the boiling water bath to sterilize the jars when they come out of the dishwasher).
- Lid & process 10 minutes for 1/2 pints & 15 minutes for pints.
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Ayesha Qurban
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of jam, but this recipe sounds intriguing. I might have to give it a try.
yeasin Khan
[email protected]I love strawberries and figs. This jam sounds like the perfect combination.
Berwith Joseph
[email protected]I'm always looking for new jam recipes. This one looks like a keeper.
Samantha Arellano Rodriguez
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it this weekend.
Rj Tohin Ahmed
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Zuhal Ghaznavi
[email protected]5 stars! This jam is a winner.
Quasian Eckxtine
[email protected]This jam is perfect for toast, scones, or even just eating by the spoonful.
Larry Hathaway
[email protected]I love the low-sugar aspect of this recipe. It's still sweet, but it's not too sugary, which I appreciate.
Bayero Barry
[email protected]This jam is so easy to make and it tastes so good! I'll definitely be making it again.
Marcus Shelton
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fig jam, but this recipe changed my mind. The strawberries and figs complement each other perfectly.
Prince Hamal
[email protected]I made this jam for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the beautiful color.
KhilliBuzz Gias (KhilliBuzz Gias)
[email protected]This strawberry fig jam is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the figs add a unique flavor that I love.