Best Spiced Fig Preserves Recipes

SPICED FIG PRESERVES

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Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Fruit Ginger Lemon Fig Fall Edible Gift Simmer Candy Thermometer Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 lemon (unpeeled), thickly sliced, seeded
1 1/2 pounds fresh ripe figs, halved (about 4 cups)
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
2 1/4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Finely chop lemon in processor. Add figs. Using on/off turns, process until figs are coarsely pureed. Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan. Add 2 1/4 cups sugar, cinnamon stick, 2 1/4 teaspoons minced ginger and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. Simmer until mixture thickens to jam consistency and candy thermometer registers 200°F, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Divide hot preserves among hot clean jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.

SPICED FIG PRESERVES

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Make and share this Spiced Fig Preserves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lemon, thickly sliced, seeded (unpeeled)
1 1/2 lbs fresh ripe figs, halved (about 4 cups)
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 inches cinnamon sticks
2 1/4 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Finely chop lemon in processor. Add figs.
Using on/off switch, process until figs are coarsely pureed.
Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan. Add sugar, cinnamon stick, minced ginger and ground cloves.
Simmer until mixture thickens to jam consistency and candy thermometer registers 200°F, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick.
Divide hot preserves among hot clean jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.
This is great for holiday gifts. Excellent served with crackers and cheese, and can also be served with meats, especially pork and ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 167.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 160.4, Protein 1.7

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