Description
This fig preserves recipe captures the natural sweetness of fresh figs, creating a delicious and versatile spread perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe figs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the figs and remove the stems, then chop them into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the figs, sugar, and lemon juice, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens.
Notes
- Choose ripe figs for the sweetest preserves.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: desserts
- Method: canning
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: fig, preserves, homemade, spread, recipe