“Fig Preserves” - by Dotti K
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 64 servings
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.
- 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.
- Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (64 total)
- Calories
- 141 cal
- 7%
- Fat
- 0.2 g
- < 1%
- Carbs
- 36.5 g
- 12%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"Very easy recipe with simple ingredients. The fig preserves are tasty, however they did not "set" and are very runny. Maybe they are not suppose to, but I prefer my fig preserves thicker...." See more"
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