How to Make Strawberry Fig Preserve - A Step-by-Step Guide

Preserving the flavors of ripe strawberries and sweet figs is a delicious way to enjoy these summer fruits all year round. This recipe for strawberry fig preserve is a wonderful blend of the two fruits, creating a delicious spread that is perfect for toast, scones, or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of this delectable preserve to enjoy throughout the year.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups mashed fresh ripe figs
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
  • 6 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 6 half pints

  • Heat figs, sugar, and strawberry gelatin together in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a rolling boil. Cook fig mixture, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pour hot fig mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
  • Nutrition

    69 cal.

    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Potassium: 24mg