FIG PRESERVES

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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

16 cups fresh figs
1 tablespoon baking soda
12 cups boiling water
8 cups white sugar
4 cups water
1 lemon, sliced

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

Irshad Ansari
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I love the combination of flavors in these fig preserves. The sweetness of the figs is perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon juice.


Angel Matthews
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These fig preserves are a great way to add a little sweetness to your breakfast or snack.


Binisha Rai
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I've been making these fig preserves for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect way to use up fresh figs.


Billy Sell
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I'm not usually a big fan of figs, but these preserves are amazing. I could eat them all day.


shyanne warren
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These fig preserves are so delicious, I could eat them straight out of the jar!


modaru hero
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I love these fig preserves on toast. They're the perfect way to start my day.


Valentin Tănase
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These fig preserves are the perfect addition to a cheeseboard.


Addi Alishouse
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I made these fig preserves for a party last weekend and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Zubair Jan
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These fig preserves are so good! I love the way the sweetness of the figs pairs with the tartness of the lemon juice.


dianah chepkorir
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I've made these fig preserves several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love giving them as gifts to my friends and family.


Eddy Ihaza
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These fig preserves are delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. I used fresh figs from my garden and they were so flavorful.


Tausif Ali
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I made these fig preserves for the first time last week and they were a hit! My family and friends loved them. They're the perfect addition to a cheeseboard or toast.


Amirlan Tumurbaatar
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I absolutely love these fig preserves! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of sweet and tart flavors.


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