Ginger Lemony Fig Preserves
A vibrant combination of sweet figs, zesty lemon, and warm ginger that results in delicious homemade fig preserves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound figs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the figs by rinsing, drying, cutting off the stems, and quartering them.
- Combine the figs with lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, cinnamon stick, honey, and sugar in a large pot.
- Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
- Cook the preserves over medium heat until simmering, stirring frequently.
- Watch for gelling; check if the mixture coats the back of a spoon after 20-30 minutes.
- Can and store the preserves in sterilized jars once ready.
Notes
Preserves can last up to a year if properly canned; once opened, consume within a few weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig preserves, ginger, lemon, homemade, jam, canning