Blueberry And Fig Jam-low Or No Sugar

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups crushed fresh figs
• 6 cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
• 4 1/2 cups sugar or 4 1/2 cups splenda sugar substitute
• 1 3/4 ounces no sugar needed pectin
• 1/4 cup grand marnier (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix the dry pectin with about 1/2 cup of sugar or other sweetener.
• 2 place the blueberries and figs in a heavy non reactive pot with the pectin mixture and cook to a full boil. stirring often. add the remaining sugar and bring to a hard boil for 3 minutes. stir in grand marnier off the flame if using.
• 3 fill the jars to 1/4 inch head space. wipe any spilled jam off the top, seat the lid and tighten the ring around them.
• 4 place the boiling water canner covered by at least 2 inch of hot water and process for 5 minutes. shut off flame, uncover and leave for 5 more minutes. remove to a draft free spot and cool for 12-24 hours.
• 5 check for sealing and store out of direct light for 1 year.