Spiced Fig Preserves
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Spiced Fig Preserves
Description
In this Spiced Fig Preserves recipe, fresh figs are trimmed and cut into small pieces and cooked over medium heat with dark brown sugar and orange juice, creating a sweet base. The aromatic blend of whole spices— allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and a fresh ginger knob—are tied securely in cheesecloth to prevent residue in the preserves while infusing warmth and complexity. The mixture is simmered with frequent stirring until it thickens and large bubbles form, indicating readiness.
After removing the spice bag, the preserves cool and are transferred to jars for refrigeration, where they maintain flavor and quality for approximately two weeks. The preserves can be made with larger batches and processed with sterile canning methods for longer storage.
The recipe requires a large sauce pot and cheesecloth for the spice infusion bag, ensuring ease of removal. The orange juice balances the sweetness and complements the fig’s fruitiness. These preserves offer a textured, spiced sweetness suited to enhance various dishes in limited quantities due to their rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs figs fresh, trimmed and cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 6 allspice berries
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 ginger small knob of fresh, peeled
Instructions
- Place allspice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger in a square of cheesecloth and tie closed securely with a piece of twine (make sure it's tightly closed so your spices don't leak out!). Be sure that one end of the twine is long enough to tie around the handle of your pot. This will make it much easier to remove the spices from the hot preserves.
- In a large sauce pot, combine figs, brown sugar and orange juice. Add the spice bag to the pot, tying one end of the twine around the pot handle. Stir.
- Cook mixture at a medium simmer, stirring frequently, till the mixture thickens and groups of large shiny bubbles begin to appear on the surface, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Remove spice bag and allow preserves to cool. Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate. Preserves will last for about 2 weeks. Use a sterile canning process for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Use a large sauce pot for even simmering and easier stirring during cooking.
- Tightly tie the spices in cheesecloth to avoid leakage of small spice bits into the preserves.
- Attach the twine end to the pot handle to easily remove the spice bag after cooking.
- The preserves keep refrigerated for about 2 weeks; use sterile canning methods to extend shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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