You could try looking at proportions in the recipe for fig jam with liquid pectin. Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_07/fig_jam_liquid.html

The low sugar pectin should be fine. The recipe already calls for less than regular pectin. You might give it a try and see if you like the flavor. Another option is Pomona Pectin. You can totally control the amount of sugar since it isn't required for the set. It won't make a clear jelly, but fig isn't anyway! Some say they can taste a "chalky" texture, but I don't have any problem with it and I like being able to make sugar free jam and jelly. Deanna

Hi Reneea, I've cut & pasted a few recipes below- hope it's not too late. Goodluck with the visit. Nerry Beginner’s Luck Green Smoothie (use a 3:1 fruit to greens ratio) Serves 2 2 cups spinach, fresh (tightly packed) or kale 2 cups water 1 cup mango 1 cup pineapple or papaya or frozen grapes 2 bananas- can sub 1 banana for 1 peach TIP #1: Remember to get the smoothest smoothie and to avoid leafy chunks, blend your greens and liquid first, then add the remaining fruits. TIP #2: Use at least one frozen fruit to make the green smoothie cold. TIP #3: If you aren’t a big fan of bananas, feel free to substitute for another fruit. You can even freeze the bananas first to reduce the flavor and also add some extra chill to your smoothie. Jackie’s recipe:- Here is one of my typical green smoothie recipes: ��" 1 cup grapes ��" 1 orange, peeled and seeded ��" 1 banana, peeled ��" 1 pear, cored ��" 2 handfuls of greens (I often use mixed greens or four leaves of kale) ��" 8 ounces of filtered water My favorite is 2 bananas, 1 large apple, 2 kale leaves, 6-8 dandelion greens, 2 large handfuls fresh spinach, some wheatgrass juice, 2 cups water and 1 cup of ice. Blend and I have breakfast and my afternoon snack. This great stuff and I will not ever go back to eating the way I used to with fast and processed foods Beet-Apple Smoothie 1 medium banana, peeled 1 large apple, cored and peeled 4 ounces fresh beet juice Calories: 245 : Fat: 1g (grams) : Protein: 3g : Carbs: 63g : Calcium: 9% : Vitamin A: 31% : Vitamin C: 335% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kale is a highly nutritious leafy green to use in smoothies and is an excellent source of plant-based calcium. Pineapple-Kale • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped • 1 medium apple, cored • 2 cups kale, chopped • 8 ounces of filtered water Calories: 244 : Fat: 1g (grams) : Protein: 6g : Carbs: 60g : Calcium: 18% : Iron: 3.0 mg : Vitamin A: 693% : Vitamin C: 276% Orange-Peach-Kale • 1 orange, peeled • 2 medium peaches • 2 cups kale, chopped • 8 ounces of filtered water Calories: 253 : Fat: 2g (grams) : Protein: 8g : Carbs: 61g : Calcium: 22% : Iron: 3.2 mg : Vitamin A: 731% : Vitamin C: 293% Banana-Orange-Kale • 1 medium banana, peeled • 1 orange, peeled • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated • 2 cups kale, chopped • 8 ounces of filtered water Calories: 241 : Fat: 2g (grams) : Protein: 7g : Carbs: 58g : Calcium: 21% : Iron: 2.8 mg : Vitamin A: 701% : Vitamin C: 282% Orange-Kiwi-Kale • 1 orange, peeled • 2 kiwifruit • 1 small pear, cored • 2 cups kale, chopped • 8 ounces of filtered water Calories: 306 : Fat: 2g (grams) : Protein: 8g : Carbs: 74g : Calcium: 25% : Iron: 3.1 mg : Vitamin A: 703% : Vitamin C: 420% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Veteran green smoothie lovers will find this recipe delicious. However, if you are just starting out, I’d skip the cranberries, and I’d use a milder green like fresh baby spinach or romaine lettuce. This green smoothie recipe is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. It has 45% of your daily recommended value of calcium, 7.8 milligrams of iron, and it has 23 grams of fiber. The nutrients in dandelion greens may help reduce the risk of cancer, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and stroke. Dandelion contains anti-inflammatory properties which may provide benefit to those with asthma and other inflammatory diseases. Apple-Dandelion Green Smoothie Recipe with Pear and Fresh Cranberries • 1 medium pear, cored • 1 medium apple, cored • 1 banana, peeled • 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen) • 4 cups of dandelion greens • 8 ounces of filtered water • Start by adding the liquid to your blender (I use a Vitamix), followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

I put any very ripe bananas in the freezer for just such a time as this. any combination of banana, blueberries, strawberries-(any berry), (actually any fruit you like), add a cup of flavored or unflavored yogurt in a blender for a few seconds makes a great smoothie. The frozen banana takes the place of ice and it becomes nice and thick. I suppose I would not use any melons because of the consistancy!! I also really enjoy putting 3 tablespoons steelecut (uncooked) oatmeal in a container of yogurt-any flavor- let it set overnight, and eat for breakfast. It's chewy enough to be satisfying and so yummy.-provides good fiber, too.