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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7 comments:
Looks delicious Gene. And what a great tip about the jello. I'll have to remember that one.
I 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!
I hop from project to project too! I figure that way I won't get bored.
Project 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.
I 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!
Sounds delicious, no matter how you tweak the recipe!
So 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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