Make your own fig preserves from scratch with this easy canning recipe.
Provided by Dotti K
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.
- Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 58.5 mg, Sugar 34.6 g
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Md Aliakbur
[email protected]These preserves are the perfect way to use up a glut of figs. They're also a great way to enjoy figs all year long.
Minhaz Alif
[email protected]I've never made fig preserves before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it!
David Ssebyala hassan
[email protected]These preserves are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.
Lhea Rosales
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I prefer a simpler recipe that doesn't require as many ingredients.
Malo Tialino
[email protected]These preserves are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've already made two batches and I'm planning on making more to give as gifts.
Bilal Anwar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved these preserves. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Surrita
[email protected]Delicious!
Salmanqureshi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the preserves turned out perfectly. They have a lovely deep amber color and a thick, spreadable consistency. I can't wait to try them on my morning toast!
Adelabu Sheriff
[email protected]These preserves were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I would recommend using less lemon juice if you like your preserves sweeter.
Sumina Khatri
[email protected]I've made fig preserves before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of lemon zest and cinnamon really elevates the flavor. I'm already planning on making a second batch to give as gifts.
Amit Deb
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the preserves turned out beautifully. I used a variety of figs, including black mission and kadota, and they all worked well. The only change I made was to add a bit more sugar, as I like my preserves on the sweeter
Maria E Medina
[email protected]These fig preserves were a delightful treat! The sweetness of the figs was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon, and the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg gave them a warm, autumnal flavor. I enjoyed them on toast, but they would also be gre