Judy Reed's Fig Preserves

Ingredients

• 4 cups figs
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ lemon, thinly sliced and seeded

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    608 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 157 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 147 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 4 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 pints

Preparation

1. Trim stem ends and rinse figs. Put into a heavy-bottomed saucepan with sugar, lemon slices and 1 cup water. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until a thick syrup forms.
2. Transfer hot figs to 2 sterilized 1-pint Mason-type jars, top with sterilized lids and seal in a hot-water bath according to the jar manufacturer’s directions. Cool and store in a dark place.

20 minutes