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Easy Fig Preserves

Williams-Sonoma
This easy recipe will work with any variety of fig.
Servings 5 half-pint jars

Equipment

  • 5 - 8 fl oz/250-ml jars

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs figs such as Mission, Adriatic, or Brown Turkey
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Grated zest of 1 orange

Instructions
 

  • Have ready, hot, sterilized jars and their lids
  • Trim the fig stems, leaving a little of the stem attached to each fig.
  • In a large nonreative saucepan, combine the sugar and orange and lemon juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the figs, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring gently for 5 miniutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the figs to a bowl. Add the orange zest to the syrup and cook, uncovered, until reduced by one-third, 2-3 minutes. Return the figs to the pan and cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  • Using the slotted spoon, divide the hot figs evenly among the jars. Ladle the syrup over the figs, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove any air bubbles and adjust the headspace, if necessary. Wipe the rims clean and seal tightly with the lids.
  • Process the jar for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. If a seal has failed, store the jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.