Make the most of those plentiful in-season figs with this DIY fig preserves recipe!
Ingredients
3 lbs fresh figs, washed, stems removed
2 c granulated sugar
1 lemon, juiced and finely grated zest
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the figs, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Remove the cover and continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. When the mixture gets quite thick, begin to stir constantly to keep from scorching.
NOTE: If processing, pour hot preserves mixture into three hot, sterile 1-pint glass canning jars, filling jar to within ⅛-inch from top; wipe rim and seal jar with lid. Put jar in water-bath canner or on rack set in a deep kettle and cover with hot water by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a gentle simmer (180 to 185 degrees), and process, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer jars to a rack using tongs and let cool completely. Store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
As a bonus, I recommend recycling your canning jars as drinking jars to help leave a smaller carbon footprint!
Recipe by Fit Bottomed Girls at https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2014/07/enjoy-those-in-season-figs-now-with-this-homemade-fig-preserves-recipe/