Homemade Fig Preserves
A delightful recipe for homemade fig preserves that captures the essence of summer in a jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh figs
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the figs by washing them gently under cool water, patting dry, and quartering them.
- Combine the quartered figs, sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large pot. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Assess the consistency after about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Test for doneness by checking if it holds shape on a plate.
- Fill the sterilized jars with the warm fig preserves, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Seal the jars, allowing them to cool completely before storing.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving, allowing for variations and adjustments to suit your taste. Perfect for enjoying on toast or as an appetizer with cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig preserves, homemade, canning, summer recipes, fruit preserves