Ball Fig Jam (SN)

5  lb.		Fresh Figs
6  cups		Sugar
3/4  cup		Water
1/4  cup		Lemon Juice

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To Prepare Figs: Completely cover figs with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, stem, and chop figs. Measure 2 quarts chopped figs.

To Make Jam: Combine figs, sugar, and water in a LARGE sauce pot. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly until gelling point. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot jam into hot pint size jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust two piece caps, process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.