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

Strawberry fig preserves are a delightful and flavorful way to make the most of your summer fruit harvest. This delicious preserve is the perfect way to preserve the sweetness of ripe strawberries and the rich flavor of figs to be enjoyed all year long. Whether spread on toast, paired with cheese, or used as a topping for ice cream, this homemade jam is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

The combination of fresh strawberries and sweet figs creates a unique and irresistible flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh figs, stems removed
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
  • 5 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 half pints

  • Mix figs and sugar together in a large saucepan, place over medium heat, and cook, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved. Mix in strawberry gelatin; bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 7 minutes. Mash preserves with a potato masher if desired.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the fig preserves into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a 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 10 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

    78 cal.

    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 39mg