Fig preserves

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fresh ripe figs, washed,
Stemmed
1 cup Sugar

Directions

In a medium saucepan, mix figs and sugar together and cook on low heat, uncovered, about 30 minutes.

If processing, pour hot preserves mixture into a hot, sterile 1-quart or 2 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 (180-185 degrees), and process, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer jar to a rack using tongs and let cool completely. Store in a cool, dark place.

Yield: 1 quart

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