Spiced Fig Preserves

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   Place allspice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger in a square of cheesecloth and tie it closed with a piece of twine (make sure its tightly closed so your spices dont leak out).

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   Be sure that one end of the twine is long enough to tie around the handle of your pot.

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   This will make it much easier to remove the spices from the hot preserves.

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   In a large sauce pot, combine figs, brown sugar and orange juice.

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   Add the spice bag into the pot, tying one end of the twine around the pot handle.

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   Stir.

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   Cook mixture at a medium simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and groups of large shiny bubbles begin to appear on the surface.

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   This will take about 15-20 minutes.

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   Remove pot from heat.

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    Remove spice bag and allow preserves to cool.

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    Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate.

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    Recipe makes roughly 3 1/2 cups.

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    Preserves will last for 1-2 weeks, stored in the refrigerator.

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    Use a sterile canning process for longer shelf life.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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