Fig Preserves

Make your own fig preserves from scratch with fresh figs, sugar, and lemon using this easy canning recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 4 cups water
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 16 cups fresh figs
• 12 cups boiling water
• 8 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.