STRAWBERRY FIGS

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We simply adore serving this delightfully simple spread atop warm biscuits! Can you imagine how good it would be on ice cream?! Woowee!

Provided by Dwana Townsend

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 c peeled figs
6 c sugar
2 small boxes of strawberry jello
2 c fresh whole strawberries
5 pt ball jars

Steps:

  • 1. In large heavy stock pot, add mix sugar and jello until the color of pink. Cook on medium heat until sugar and jello is fully melted, stirring occassionaly
  • 2. Peel figs or puree' them, remove stems from strawberries (may be sliced in halves or pureed). I like mine with chunks of fruit however my son prefers a smoother consistancy.
  • 3. Once the sugar is fully melted, add figs and strawberries, cook on medium heat until it starts to foam and bubble. Cook for an additional 10 minutes and remove from heat.
  • 4. Once cooled place mixture into the ball jars filling to the top.
  • 5. In a large pot boil water and place the sealed jars into the water as to seal the jars. Remove and let cool.
  • 6. Store in a cool pantry will keep for a year. Share with family and friends ( I normally use the small jars to give to neighbors, family, and friends.
  • 7. This jelly is very versitle it can be served over icecream, peanutbutter sandwich, hot biscuits, buttered toast, filling for a cake, or a donut filling.

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