Fig Preserves

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These old-fashioned fig preserves require just 3 ingredients -- and no pectin! One of the easiest jams to make, there's very little prep work necessary. Just simmer a pot on the stove for a couple of hours and you'll have a few jars of beautiful, preserved fresh figs to enjoy with cheese on your next charcuterie board, to spread on biscuits, cornbread or toast, to elevate sandwiches, or to use in baked goods like cakes.

3 jars
1.5 lbs. fresh figs
1.5 lbs. granulated sugar
1/2 of a lemon ( sliced paper-thin )
  • Place the figs in a large pot. Pour the sugar over the figs, cover the pot, and let sit overnight.
  • Heat the pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar...

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Nutritions

Calories
552

Sodium
9mg
0% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
145g
49% DV

Fiber
23g
94% DV