Fresh Fig and Apple jam recipe

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh figs, washed and sliced
• 2 cooking apples (about ½ lb or 225 g), peeled, cored and sliced
• juice of 3 lemons
• grated rind of 1 lemon
• 2 cups (500 ml) white sugar

how to make apple jam

1. Place figs and apples in large heavy saucepan with lemon juice and lemon rind. Cover and cook gently over low heat.
2. When fruit is very soft, add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Bring to a boil. Boil rapidly until setting point is reached or until temperature on candy thermometer is 210°F(105°C).
3. Spoon Apple jam into hot cleans jars, cover with waxed paper discs and seal.