I want to make fig preserves without canning? I just want to cook and add gelatin and refrigerate.is that ok?

Try this



FIG JAM



6 c. peeled mashed figs

12 oz. raspberry gelatin

6 c. sugar



Thoroughly mix figs, gelatin and sugar in large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir for 5 minutes. Skim off excess seeds. Pour into glass jars and cover at once with 1/8 inch hot paraffin. After opening, keep in refrigerator, jam will be thicker.

I want to make fig preserves without canning? I just want to cook and add gelatin and refrigerate.is that ok?
Yes, it is ok. The whole idea of preserving came about before refrigeration.



The only reason for canning is to preserve for long periods of time at room temperature.



You can make preserves and treat them like any other cooked food stored in the fridge. With preserves, they are not potentially hazardous foods, so you have time to use them up.



I would say you have at least a month in the refrigerator. OK food cops, tell me how wrong I am.



If you see that it is going bad because of mold, or you feel pressure being released when you open the jar, then toss it.