Preserving Bourbon Figs
A delightful recipe for preserving figs with the rich warmth of bourbon, capturing the essence of summer in a jar for year-round enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 9 pints 1x
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 pounds Fresh Figs, halved (for 9 pints) or 16 pounds (for 7 quarts)
- 12 cups Water
- 8 cups Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Bottled Lemon Juice
- Bourbon (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your jars: Start by sterilizing your canning jars to ensure no pesky bacteria spoil your delicious figs.
- Halve those figs: Rinse your fresh figs under cool water and gently pat them dry.
- Make the syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat.
- Infuse with bourbon: Once your syrup is simmering, remove it from the heat and pour in the bourbon.
- Combine figs and syrup: Gently toss your halved figs into the syrup.
- Fill the jars: Carefully ladle the syrupy figs into your prepared jars.
- Seal and process: Wipe the rims of the jars and place the lids on securely.
- Cool down: Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely.
- Store and enjoy: Once cooled, store your Bourbon Figs in a dark, cool place.
Notes
Let the figs sit for at least a week before enjoying to allow the flavors to develop. These figs can last for about a year when sealed properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: figs, bourbon, preserves, summer, canning, sweet recipes, fruity preserves