Quicker Fig Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   To reduce cooking time, freeze figs (make up preserves when it's cool weather!).
2. 2
   When ready to cook, knock off as much ice from the figs as possible.
3. 3
   Place figs in heavy-bottomed pan and cook very slowly until the figs have begun to melt; increase the temperature gradually until hot.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and cook until as thick as desired, stirring very frequently to prevent scorching. Add the ground ginger, a 1/2 teaspoonful at a time to taste. Bottle in sterilized half-pint jars.
5. 5
   Hot biscuits, here we come!