Sunday, July 5, 2015

Fig Preserves


Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
2 pounds ripe figs, stemmed and quartered
4 cups sugar
1 Juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Preparation
1. Combine figs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has disolved. Bring to a boil; cook until set, about 20 minutes.

2. Skim and ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, tighten lids and invert for a few minutes to vacuum seal. Return jars upright and let cool completely. Store in a cool, dry place.

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