Spiced Fig Preserves Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lemon, thickly sliced, seeded (unpeeled )
1 1/2 lbs fresh ripe figs, halved (about 4 cups)
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 inches cinnamon sticks
2 1/4 tsp fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1/8 tsp ground cloves

Directions:

Finely chop lemon in processor. Add figs.
Using on/off switch, process until figs are coarsely pureed.
Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan. Add sugar, cinnamon stick, minced ginger and ground cloves.
Simmer until mixture thickens to jam consistency and candy thermometer registers 200°F, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick.
Divide hot preserves among hot clean jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.
This is great for holiday gifts. Excellent served with crackers and cheese, and can also be served with meats, especially pork and ham.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.53 Kcal (1648 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Sodium	3.49mg	0%
Potassium	420.57mg	9%
Total Carbs	101.32g	34%
Sugars	93.82g	375%
Dietary Fiber	5.56g	22%
Protein	1.87g	4%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	64.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.43 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	1.38mg	0%
Potassium	166.11mg	9%
Total Carbs	40.02g	34%
Sugars	37.05g	375%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	22%
Protein	0.74g	4%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	19%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	25.3mg	6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.1

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

fat free,
saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sugar

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