Go Back

Caramelized figs, an Italian traditional fruit preserve.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 kg fresh figs, green or black, whole, not too ripe
  • 600 g caster sugar
  • 2 lemons, zest and juice

Instructions

  • Wash figs, put them in a casserole standing with points up, cover with sugar and lemon juice plus the grated zest, let rest overnight in the fridge.
  • Bring the casserole on low heat, let the fig boil without touching them until the juice become thick and caramelized.
  • Can the figs plus the juice when they're still very very hot, close the jars with their lids and put them upside down to cool.
  • Once completely cool turn the jars up and see if they are vacuum sealed, if not you can put jars in a pan with cold water and bring them to a boil until the vacuum is made.
  • They can be stored for a whole year if sealed correctly.