Fig Preserves – a delicious recipe with fresh figs, baking soda, sugar, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Place figs in a large shallow container; sprinkle with soda. Cover with boiling water, and let stand 5 minutes. Rinse and drain in 2 baths of clean, cold water. Set aside.
2
Combine sugar and 2 quarts water in a flat-bottomed kettle; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Add reserved figs; return to a boil. Boil, stirring frequently, 25 minutes or until figs become tender and translucent.
3
Remove figs from syrup with a slotted spoon; boil syrup an additional 10 minutes or until desired consistency. Return figs to syrup. Remove from heat, and skim off foam with a metal spoon.
4
Quickly ladle preserves into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4- inch headspace. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process preserves in boiling-water bath 15 minutes.
1548
kcal
Calories
400
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pounds fresh figs, 1 cup baking soda, 8 cups sugar, 2 quarts water.
Yes, Fig Preserves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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