Fig Preserves Recipe

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Fig Preserves
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Ingredients:

  • 16 cups fresh figs
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 12 cups boiling water
  • 8 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups water

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.
  2. Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 102.38 Kcal (429 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 61.13mg 3%
Potassium 138.78mg 3%
Total Carbs 26.32g 9%
Sugars 24.19g 97%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.11 Kcal (319 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 45.44mg 3%
Potassium 103.16mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.57g 9%
Sugars 17.98g 97%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 7%
Protein 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Calcium 20.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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