Homemade Fig Preserves
A delightful recipe for homemade fig preserves that brings back sweet summer memories.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare your figs: Start by washing your fresh figs under cold water. Remove the stems and chop them into quarters.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss everything together gently.
- Cook the mixture: Transfer the fig mixture to a large pot and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Test for doneness: Drop a spoonful onto a cold plate. If it holds its shape, you’re in the clear!
- Jar up your preserves: Transfer your fig preserves into clean, sterilized jars while they are still hot. Seal tightly.
- Cool and store: Allow the jars to cool slowly at room temperature for about 24 hours.
Notes
If using dried figs, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before chopping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig preserves, homemade, canning, dessert, fruit spread