Figpote

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 275F and put your sterilized jars (see p. 152) inside to heat.
2. 2
   Wash the figs and remove any hard, twiggy bits of stembut do not cut right back to the flesh, as this risks splitting the skin.
3. 3
   Put the orange juice, tea, and honey into a pan and gently heat to a simmer to make a syrup.
4. 4
   Add the figs and cook gently for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
5. 5
   Using a slotted spoon, take out the figs and carefully pack them into the hot jars.
6. 6
   It may be a bit of a squash, but figs quite like this.
7. 7
   Return the filled jars to the oven to keep warmit is important to keep the jars as hot as possible to create a successful seal.
8. 8
   Bring the fruit syrup to a boil and boil for 6 to 7 minutes to reduce it in volume.
9. 9
   Stand the jars on a wooden surface or newspaper and pour the hot syrup over the figs, filling the jars to the brim.
10. 10
    Seal immediately with lids, clips, or screw-bands.
11. 11
    Leave undisturbed for 24 hours, then check that the seal is secure (see p. 158).
12. 12
    Use within 1 year.