Seedless Fig Juice For Jelly Recipes

Steps:

• Clean, sterilize, and prep jars and lids according to manufacturer's directions.
• In a large pot combine fig juice and pectin and bring to a boil. Add the sugar, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, and then remove from heat.
• Put immediately into hot prepared jars. Seal and process in hot water bath (see instructions included with jars or pectin).

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Place three layers of damp cheesecloth or a jelly bag in large bowl. Pour prepared fruit into cheesecloth. Tie cheesecloth closed; hang and let drip into bowl until dripping stops. Press gently. Measure exactly 3-3/4 cups prepared juice into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
• Stir pectin into juice in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Steps:

• Crush strawberries in a large saucepan. Add water and gelatin, mixing well.
• Over medium heat bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Pour into jars, allow to cool, and then cover. Can be stored in refrigerator for 1 week, or frozen for several weeks.

Steps:

• Clean, stem, and cut figs into pieces (don't peel). Place the cut up figs in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Add lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook until the figs are very soft. Puree with a hand held blender till the sauce has an even consistency (similar to applesauce). Remove from heat. Stir in sugar and let stand 5 minutes.
• Place a metal mesh strainer over a pitcher or large bowl. Pour mixture through the strainer, about one or two cups at a time, periodically removing the pulp from the strainer. Place the strained pulp into a jelly bag (or onto a large square of cheesecloth that is 4-6 layers thick and tied into a bag) and hang over a bowl. Let the pulp drip to remove remaining juice. If there are still seeds in the pitcher, pour through the strainer a second time (juice will be cloudy).
• Add water or fruit juice if needed to equal 5 cups of fig juice. If you prefer very clear jelly with essentially no pulp at all, don't use the metal strainer and just put the mixture through the cheesecloth or jelly bag (of course it will take significantly longer for the juice to drip through). Refrigerate the juice until ready to use.