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 )
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
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat0.5g2%
Polysaturated Fat1g7%
Monosaturated Fat0.51g3%
Cholesterol7mg2%
Sodium9mg0%
Potassium1705mg48%
Protein6g12%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber23g94%
Sugar116g232%
Vitamin A977IU19%
Vitamin B60.9mg45%
Vitamin C69mg116%
Calcium263mg26%
Iron3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.