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

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