Gingered Fig Preserves

Name: Gingered Fig Preserves
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger; 1 pound dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed; 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger (about 3 ounces); 2 teaspoons grated orange rind

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger
1 pound dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger (about 3 ounces)
2 teaspoons grated orange rind

Directions

1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes or until figs are tender.
2

Stir in crystallized ginger and rind. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy, stirring occasionally.
3

Remove mixture from heat, and cool 10 minutes. Discard fresh ginger pieces. Place mixture in a food processor, and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
4

Note: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.