Fig Preserves Recipe
Description: 🌿 Indulge in the sweet essence of summer with this delightful Fig Preserves recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These preserves are a perfect addition to your dessert table, offering a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a homemade treat, these preserves are sure to impress!
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: 🌞 Summer, ⏲️ Weeknight, 🎉 For Large Groups, 🥫 Canning, < 4 Hours, 🔍 Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 232.2
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 60g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 59.9g
- Protein Content: 0g
Servings: 20
Yield: 4-6 pints
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Figs |
| 6 | cups Sugar |
| 2 | cups Water |
Instructions
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Clean Figs: 🧼 Begin by thoroughly rinsing the figs in cold water. Allow them to drain before use.
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Prepare Syrup: 🍯 In a large Magnolite pot, combine the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil and let it cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Cook Figs: 🍽️ Gently add the figs to the syrup in the pot. Cook them over medium heat until the figs turn clear and tender, which should take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
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Jar the Preserves: 🏺 Once the figs are cooked to perfection, spoon them into hot sterilized jars using a ladle or spoon. If needed, continue cooking the syrup until it thickens to your desired consistency.
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Add Syrup: 🥄 Pour the hot syrup over the figs in the jars, leaving about 0.125 inches of headspace at the top to allow for expansion during processing.
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Remove Air Bubbles: 🕯️ To ensure proper preservation, run a wooden spatula around the edges of the jars to remove any trapped air bubbles.
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Seal the Jars: 🔒 Place the lids securely on the jars and screw the metal bands tight to create a proper seal.
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Process in Boiling Water Bath: 🛁 Carefully place the filled jars in a boiling water bath and process them for 10 minutes. This step helps to seal the jars and preserve the contents for long-term storage.
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Cool and Store: ❄️ After processing, remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, store the fig preserves in a cool, dark place for optimal shelf life.
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Enjoy Your Preserves: 🍴 These delicious fig preserves are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a delightful topping for pancakes, toast, or even ice cream. Any remaining syrup can also be poured into a hot sterilized jar, sealed, and processed for future use.
Note: 📝 Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the preserves by reducing or increasing the amount of sugar according to your preference. Experiment with adding spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique flavor twist. Enjoy the taste of summer all year round with these delightful fig preserves!
