Homemade Fig Preserves
A heartfelt recipe for homemade fig preserves that brings nostalgia and sweetness to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs (about 2 pounds)
- Sugar (2 cups)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
- Water (1 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the figs by rinsing them under cold water and slicing them into quarters.
- Combine the sliced figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a large pot and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Check the preserves for consistency after 30-40 minutes using a chilled plate.
- Jar the preserves into sterilized jars, leaving half an inch of space at the top.
- Process in a water bath for 10-15 minutes if storing for long-term use (optional).
Notes
Pair your fig preserves with cheese, over pancakes, or enjoy straight from the jar!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig preserves, homemade, canning, sweet, nostalgic