Habanero Fig Jam-Hot and Spicy Good! |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This jam is figgy GOOD, and Habby HOT! Ingredients:
4 lbs figs, 8 cups pureed with chucks remaining |
1 large granny smith apple, cut into chunks under ripe is great |
4 red habaneros or 8 jalapenos, leave seeds if you want more heat |
1 1/4 cups bottled lemon juice |
3/4 ounce sure jell powder pectin |
1 tablespoon butter |
8 cups sugar |
Directions:
1. Place apple habaneros and 1 cup sugar in food processor and pulse till very fine. Place into a large nonreactive heavy bottom pot. Add everything but the sugar. Stirring in the pectin to dissolve.
2. Bring to a full rolling boil,(a boil that doesn`t stop when stirred).
3. Add sugar and return to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars. Leaving 1/4 inch head space.
5. Wipe rims and place lids on add screw tops.
6. Process in a hot water canner for 10 minutes.
7. Remove and leave in a draft free spot to seal for 24 hours.
8. Label and store in a dark cool spot.
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