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Homemade Fig Preserves

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
80 min
TOTAL TIME
150 min
SERVINGS
64 servings
Italian
Homemade Fig Preserves
Ingredients
  • 16 cups fresh figs
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 12 cups boiling water
  • 8 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
1
Start by placing the figs in a large mixing container and sprinkle with baking soda.
2
Pour boiling water over the figs, allowing them to soak for 1 hour.
3
Next, drain the figs and rinse them thoroughly with cold water.
4
Combine sugar and 4 cups of water in a large Dutch oven, bringing the mixture to a boil and cooking for 10 minutes.
5
Now, add the figs and lemon slices to the sugar syrup in the Dutch oven, cooking for 1 hour while stirring occasionally.
6
Subsequently, spoon the figs into hot, sterilized jars and pour syrup over them, leaving a 1/2 inch gap at the top.
7
Finally, seal the jars with lids and screw bands on tightly, then subject them to a 10-minute hot water bath.