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Fig Preserves

Fig Preserves

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 80 Min
  • 64 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

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

STEPS

1

Place figs in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.

2

Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Combine the sugar and 4 cups of water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

3

Add figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

4

Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and pour syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

141

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Make sure jars and lids are sterilized to prevent contamination.Adjust the sugar level according to personal taste, but be cautious as sugar helps with preservation.This recipe works well with other fruits, such as peaches or apricots.