Brandied Preserved Figs
Recipe: #24964
October 02, 2016
Categories: Figs, Appetizers, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Canning/Preserving, Christmas, Fat Free, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Low Cholesterol No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegetarian, Sugar, Gifts, , more
"I have a fig tree - not yet enough to make this but maybe next year - thought this would make wonderful holiday gifts or to add to a Christmas basket. Recipe source: Cooking Light (October 2016) Prep and cooking time is mostly standing time and simmering time -- active time is very little about an hour or so. Makes 4 pints and can be stored in a cool dry place for up to one year."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (85.9 g)
- Calories 154.8
- Total Fat - 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 0.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 40 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
- Sugars - 38.3 g
- Protein - 0.4 g
- Calcium - 20.1 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Wash figs a few at a time by dipping in a large bowl of cool water; drain in a single layer on a thick towel. Place figs in a single layer in a large wide stockpot or saucepan; cover with sugar and chill overnight or up to 2 days.
Step 2
Place pan over low heat and bring to a simmer without stirring (1 hour and 45 minutes) DO NOT LET MIXTURE COME TO A BOIL. Partially cover pan; simmer for 10 minutes or until figs begin to soften. Remove from heat; cover completely and let stand 8-12 hours. Return pan to low heat, and repeat process twice, reducing stand time to 4 hours after last simmer.
Step 3
Return fruit to a simmer; carefully spoon hot fruit evenly into 4 or 5 hot, sterilized 1 pint canning jars, reserving syrup in pan.
Step 4
Bring syrup in stockpot to a boil over medium heat, skimming if necessary. Remove from heat; stir in brandy.
Step 5
Cover fruit with hot syrup, filling to 1/2 inch from top; remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover jars immediately with their metal lids and screw-on bands. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Tips
No special items needed.