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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 80 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 64 |
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Fig Preserves Ingredients:
16 cups fresh figs |
1 tablespoon baking soda |
12 cups boiling water |
8 cups white sugar |
4 cups water |
1 lemon, sliced |
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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