As you may know, I don't ever just stick to one project until it is finished. So today - and probably a couple of days next week - I am working on my special summer project. Back in 2011, I made this project for the first time. Today as I have done every year since, I made fig preserves. After making the first batch or two using the strawberry jello trick, I realized that I could use pretty much any flavor of jello and even add spices if I wanted to do so.
Today's jars are already sealed. They sealed within minutes of removal from the boiling water bath.
I know that you can not tell by looking at the pictures just what flavor I decided to use this time. But one flavor that I have used and don't have to add any spices to "jazz up" is this one.
As you may have noticed I like to play with my food when I am cooking/canning/baking. That creative spirit always loves to play. I think that is how my best recipes evolve.
I have done a little bit on the coins quilt but not really photo worthy at this point. I will get back to it soon though.
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Looks delicious Gene. And what a great tip about the jello. I'll have to remember that one.
ReplyDeleteI love fig preserves. My grandmother had two trees in her yard and we always had preserves. So good on a hot buttered buttermilk biscuit. It is a rare occasion now that we get REAL fig preserves. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI hop from project to project too! I figure that way I won't get bored.
ReplyDeleteProject hopping is the best way to go. That way you never get bored but sometimes I have trouble deciding what to work on. Fig preserves are so tasty and yours look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI think fig preserves are my favorite. I like them on buttered toast. I just don't eat them anymore because I try to stay away from sugar. Thanks for the memory!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious, no matter how you tweak the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSo do you have a fig tree Gene? Figs are rather rare around here. I don't think I've ever seen a real fig tree and the figs in stores are just the dried and packaged kind.
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