Homemade Fig Preserves
A delightful recipe for homemade fig preserves that captures the essence of summer, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups whole figs
- 6 cups boiling water
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 lemon – sliced (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 2 whole cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the figs by rinsing them under cool water and trimming the stems.
- Blanch the figs in boiling water for 2–3 minutes to soften them.
- Remove the figs from the boiling water and drain them in a colander.
- Start cooking by combining 3 cups of fresh water and 2 cups of sugar in the pot over medium heat.
- Simmer the mixture for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Check the consistency and continue cooking if it’s too thin.
- Jar the preserves into sterilized jars while still hot and seal tightly.
Notes
Feel free to customize the flavor with optional ingredients like lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla. Store in a cool, dark place for long-term enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig preserves, homemade jam, fruit preserves, sweet spread