Unforgettable Fig Preserve Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
64
Yield:
64 servings

Ingredients

  • 16cupsfresh figs

  • 1tablespoonbaking soda

  • 12cupsboiling water

  • 8cupswhite sugar

  • 4cupswater

  • 1lemon, sliced

Cooking Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.

  2. Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

  3. Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  4. Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.

    Eddie Stroud

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe64
Calories141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
59mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
35g
Protein
1g
1%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
125mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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