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Real Fig Preserves
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Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cook Time:
85 minutes
Total Time:
3720 minutes
Gift delicious fig preserves in jars, packed with sweet figs in lemon syrup.
Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 5 cups fresh figs, stems removed
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste
Instructions:
  • In a large bowl, combine cool water with baking soda, stirring to dissolve. Add figs and gently stir to clean. Drain, rinse figs thoroughly with fresh, cool water, then drain again.
  • In a large pot, combine figs, sugar, water, butter, lemon slices, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and cloves. Gently stir to dissolve sugar, being careful to keep the figs intact.
  • On medium heat, bring mixture to a boil. Then, lower the heat and gently simmer, occasionally stirring to prevent figs from sticking to the bottom, until figs are golden brown and covered in syrup, approximately 1 hour. Optionally, add salt to balance the sweetness.
  • Examine 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rust on rings, discard any damaged jars. Soak jars in simmering water while preparing figs. Clean new lids and rings with warm soapy water.
  • Fill hot, sterilized jars with figs and syrup, leaving a 1/4-inch space at the top. Remove air bubbles by running a knife or spatula along the inside of the jars. Wipe rims clean with a damp paper towel, then seal tightly with lids.
  • Fill a large stockpot halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Lower jars, spaced 2 inches apart, into the boiling water using a jar holder. Add more boiling water to ensure jars are covered by at least 1 inch. Cover the pot, bring it back to a rolling boil, and process for 15 minutes.
  • After simmering the jars in the stockpot, transfer them to a clean cloth-covered or wood surface. Leave them to cool and settle for 12 to 24 hours, making sure they are spaced apart. Press down on the center of each lid gently to check for a secure seal. Afterwards, store the jars in a cool, dark place and resist the urge to open them for at least 2 days.

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