Gingered Fig Preserves

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 pound dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed
  • 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger (about 3 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes or until figs are tender.
  2. Stir in crystallized ginger and rind. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove mixture from heat, and cool 10 minutes. Discard fresh ginger pieces. Place mixture in a food processor, and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
  4. Note: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

130 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 1.2g 2% DV
Carbs 29.1g 11% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 244.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 474.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.8mcg
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Calcium 60mg 5% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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