3 lbs fresh figs, the riper the better
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cup water
3 tbsp lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
Stem and quarter the figs. Combine the water and sugar in a small kettle and heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon juice, cinnamon and figs; simmer for 45 minutes stirring occasionally and breaking up the figs. Fill sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Makes ~3 pints.
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Also, the riper the figs are, the redder the preserves will be.
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