Spiced Fig Preserves

Name: Spiced Fig Preserves
Ingredients: 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 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

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 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1

Finely chop lemon in processor. Add figs.
2

Using on/off switch, process until figs are coarsely pureed.
3

Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan. Add sugar, cinnamon stick, minced ginger and ground cloves.
4

Simmer until mixture thickens to jam consistency and candy thermometer registers 200°F, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
5

Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick.
6

Divide hot preserves among hot clean jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.
7

This is great for holiday gifts. Excellent served with crackers and cheese, and can also be served with meats, especially pork and ham.