Homemade Fig Preserves
A delightful recipe for homemade fig preserves that captures summer’s essence in a jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs (2 lbs)
- Sugar (1 cup)
- Lemon Juice (1/4 cup)
- Water (1/4 cup)
- Cinnamon (optional, 1/2 tsp)
Instructions
- Prep the figs: Give your figs a gentle rinse under cool water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry and trim off the stems, then slice them into quarters or eighths.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large pot, combine sliced figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Add cinnamon if desired and stir gently.
- Heat things up: Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer away: Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Check the consistency: Drop a spoonful of preserves onto a plate to test if it holds its shape; if too runny, simmer longer.
- Jar it up: Remove from heat and ladle hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch space at the top.
- Cool and store: Let jars cool completely, then refrigerate or process for long-term storage.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices and fruits. Start with small amounts and adjust for your taste.
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: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig, preserves, jam, homemade, sweet, dessert