BLUEBERRY AND FIG JAM-LOW OR NO SUGAR

Blueberry and Fig Jam-Low or No Sugar image

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Lemon

Time 50m

Yield 10-11 1/2 pint jars, 165 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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)

Steps:

Mix the dry pectin with about 1/2 cup of sugar or other sweetener.
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.
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.
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.
Check for sealing and store out of direct light for 1 year.