Name: Spiced Fig Preserves
Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 lemon (unpeeled), thickly sliced, seeded; 1 1/2 pounds fresh ripe figs, halved (about 4 cups); 2 1/4 cups sugar; 1 3-inch cinnamon stick; 2 1/4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 lemon (unpeeled), thickly sliced, seeded

1 1/2 pounds fresh ripe figs, halved (about 4 cups)

2 1/4 cups sugar

1 3-inch cinnamon stick

2 1/4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

Finely chop lemon in processor. Add figs. Using on/off turns, process until figs are coarsely pureed. Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan. Add 2 1/4 cups sugar, cinnamon stick, 2 1/4 teaspoons minced ginger and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. Simmer until mixture thickens to jam consistency and candy thermometer registers 200°F, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Divide hot preserves among hot clean jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.

TagsJam Spreads Fig Fruit Nut Free Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Vegan 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Food Processor Summer Bon Appétit

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