FIG JAM

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lb. Figs, stems removed, cubed,
• 1 cup Splenda,
• 1/4 cup lemon juice,
• 1/3 cup water,
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional),

Directions:

1. Toss figs and Splenda together, in a neutralized bowl, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes; until the Splenda is almost dissolved by the figs and juice of figs .
2. Add lemon juice, lemon extract (optional), and the water, and bring it to a boil.  
3. Simmer until the fruit is soft, and the thickened juice is dripping from the fruit, and that means the mixture must simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
4. Store the fig mixture, while leaving a little space at the top of the jar,  in a sanitized one pint container mason jar or other glass jar meant for jam and/or preserves.  Let cool to a room temperature, and refrigerate for a time period of up to two months.

*Makes 1 Pint