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Real Fig Preserves

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Real Fig Preserves

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Category

Jam Recipes

Time

0 min

Serving

64 persons

Calories

36

Rating

4.00★ (94)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
Fig preserves are naturally sweet and very flavorful; however, the taste should not be bland. These are soaked in a spiced golden syrup which adds incredible flavor.

Ingredients

  • baking soda: 2 tsp
  • figs: 5 cups (stems removed, fresh)
  • ½ cups white sugar: 1 piece
  • water: 1 cup
  • butter: 5 Tbsp
  • medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds: 1 piece
  • lemon juice: 1 Tbsp
  • ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon: 1 piece
  • vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  • fresh ginger: 1 tsp (grated)
  • ground cloves: 0.5 tsp
  • pinch salt: 1 piece (to taste)

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  1. Fill a large bowl with cool water; add baking soda and stir to dissolve. Add figs and gently stir to clean. Drain water and rinse figs thoroughly with fresh, cool water. Drain again.
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  2. Transfer figs to a large pot; add sugar, water, butter, lemon slices, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and cloves. Stir gently to dissolve sugar, keeping figs as intact as possible.
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  3. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring gently a few times to keep figs from burning onto the bottom, until figs are golden brown and coated in syrup, about 1 hour. Add salt to tame the sweetness if desired.
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  4. Meanwhile, inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until figs are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
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  5. Pack figs into hot, sterilized jars and top off with syrup, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
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  6. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
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  7. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface. Let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 2 days before opening.
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