Wednesday March 17 , 2010
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Figs in Syrup
Created by Ehmer,
Description These figs in syrup taste heavenly and it is a great way to take advantage and get some extra when figs are ripe as their season is short.
Ingredients
At a glance
Cuisine
North American
Difficulty
Moderate
Serves
4-6
  • 2 lb ripe whole figs
  • ¼  cup sugar
  • 1 cup    water
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
Methods/steps
  1. Prepare light syrup by bringing water and sugar to the boil over a medium heat in a stainless steel saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves. Lower heat and keep warm.
  2. Blanch figs for 2 minutes in boiling water and drain.
  3. Place figs in layers into the syrup and warm for about 5 minutes per layer. Let them cool down and add ½ tsp lemon juice to prevent browning.
Additional Tips

We can fruit to have the flavor of the summer in the middle of winter. It is easy to make this recipe in greater quantities to can. For 8 pint cans allow 10 lb figs, 2¼ cups sugar, 5¼ cups water and 1½ tsp lemon juice per jar. Process pint jars for 45 minutes in the pressure canner.

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