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Homemade Fig Preserves

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A delightful recipe for homemade fig preserves, perfect for adding sweetness to breakfast or desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prep the figs by washing them under running water and trimming the stems. Cut large figs in half.
  2. Blanch the figs by bringing 6 cups of water to a boil and adding the figs for 1-2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Cook the figs with 3 cups of water and the sugar in the same pot, adding optional ingredients if desired. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  5. Jar the hot fig preserves into sterilized jars, leaving a quarter-inch space at the top, and secure the lids.

Notes

Enjoy fig preserves on toast, yogurt, or as a topping for desserts. Can be stored for up to a year in sealed jars.

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