Fig Jam

3 c diced figs 1 c sugar 1 c water juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes 1 t pure vanilla extract Boil unti begins to thicken.

Cooked Frosting

2 cups sugar 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon heavy cream 2 cups unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into small…

Apricot Jam

3.6 gal apricot halves. 1.2 gal sugar 5 limes put apricots in a big pot. Chop with spatula. Add sugar and lime juice. Boil at 225 for several hrs, stirring…