Rosy Fig Preserves

Fig preserves made with strawberry-flavored gelatin.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups crushed figs
3 cups granulated sugar
2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan and cook over low heat for 20 or 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Immediately pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/3-inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

Makes about 6 1/2-pints.