Fig Preserves with ROOT 80 Proof Spirits
A boozy fig preserve, smooth and packed with flavor
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Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh figs
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- Zest 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup ROOT 80 Proof Spirits optional
Instructions
- Put figs in a large bowl, mix 2 cups water with baking soda in a large measuring cup
- Pour soda water mixture over figs, press figs into water to remove debris then rinse with cold water
- Cut figs into small pieces
- In a large stockpot add figs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 cup remaining water
- Cook over medium high heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Remove pot from heat, puree mixture with an immersion blender until smooth
- Return to heat, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes
- Remove pot from heat and process hot mixture again with immersion blender until thick and creamy (resembles very thick applesauce)
- Add ½ cup ROOT 80 Proof Spirits, stir to blend
- Return to heat and cook additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly
- Ladle hot preserves into sterilized jars, cover jars with cleaned lids and rims, process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes
- Allow preserves to cool, store in a dry dark place
Notes
For canning sterilization and jar preparation instructions: http://wp.me/p2MUuI-sr
All content on this blog are the author’s personal views and opinions. The information provided is solely for entertainment and does not constitute any legal, medical, or other professional advice. It is not to be taken as fact nor absolute truth and it is not the author’s intention to do harm or to injure others. The author will not be held responsible for advice, tips, techniques, and recommendations used. Readers of this blog are to use it at their own free will and at their own risk.I can strictly using the traditional methods that have been done for decades.
My desire is to preserve safe, healthy, tasty food for my readers and loved ones, however you may want to research USDA guidelines prior to using the older methods found here. I am not affiliated with the USDA, any of the state Cooperative Extension Services, or any of the manufacturers of canning supplies and equipment. I am not a Certified Master preserver but have learned from traditions passed down for hundreds of years.
All content on this blog are the author’s personal views and opinions. The information provided is solely for entertainment and does not constitute any legal, medical, or other professional advice. It is not to be taken as fact nor absolute truth and it is not the author’s intention to do harm or to injure others. The author will not be held responsible for advice, tips, techniques, and recommendations used. Readers of this blog are to use it at their own free will and at their own risk.I can strictly using the traditional methods that have been done for decades.
My desire is to preserve safe, healthy, tasty food for my readers and loved ones, however you may want to research USDA guidelines prior to using the older methods found here. I am not affiliated with the USDA, any of the state Cooperative Extension Services, or any of the manufacturers of canning supplies and equipment. I am not a Certified Master preserver but have learned from traditions passed down for hundreds of years.