Fig Preserves Recipe

Name: Fig Preserves Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh figs; 3 cups water, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 35 min. + cooling

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This three-ingredient fig preserves recipe is elegant and effortless. Make a batch for your next cheese board and use it as a spread for special sandwiches.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh figs
3 cups water, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed

Directions

Place figs in a bowl; cover with 2 cups water. Let sit 20 minutes; discard water.
Place remaining 1 cup water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently, 10-15 minutes. Add figs and lemon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook on medium-low heat until figs and lemons are soft, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.
Place mixture in a food processor; pulse until jam-like consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 140 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

Fig preserves are delicious spread on crostini with Brie or sandwiched into paninis. Our simple yet flavorful recipe calls for fresh figs, sugar and lemon and just a little time on the stovetop. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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