Description
A sweet and delicious fig preserves recipe that captures the essence of fresh figs in a jar. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or enjoying with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, stems removed and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the figs, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the figs are soft and the mixture has thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, if using, and remove from heat.
- Pour the hot preserves into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Let cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a thicker preserve, cook longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for additional flavor.
- Store fig preserves in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: fig preserves recipe, homemade fig preserves, easy fig preserves, canning fig preserves, fresh fig preserves, sweet fig spread