Four Ingredient Single Batch Fig Preserves
Fresh summer figs become one single perfect batch of fig preserves in this four ingredient method to enjoy during the fall and winter months.
Servings: 24 servings, 1 tablespoon per serving
Cost: $2.03 per batch
Equipment
- non-stick sauce pan
- clean lidded jar for storing
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 large figs fresh, not dried
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry the figs. Use a sharp pairing knife to halve, then quarter each fig.
- Add the figs and the remaining ingredients to a non-stick sauce pan and bring to medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly to avoid the jam burning, until preserves have reduced in half.
- Let the jam cool completely in the non-stick sauce pan before transferring to a lidded jar to be refrigerated. Jam will keep for up to 10 days.
Notes
Yields roughly 1 1/2 cups, one tablespoon per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg