Canning Figs
Figs are easy to can at home using this recipe. You may can figs in very light
syrup (see chart below) and then put them over a turkey or pork roast.

Remember to follow food safety instructions and select blemish free fruit. We
always prefer organic fruit without pesticides.
Exception to standard canning procedure: Note: figs must be blanched to soften skin
before canning. See
Blanching and Peeling, but don't peel. Note the processing times are
longer than most fruits.
Figs

weights are always approximated..
Pint

1 lbs
Quart

2 lbs
Syrup
Very light
Very light
Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons
Waterbath Processing
45 minutes
50 minutes
  1. Calculate total ingredients desired using our conversion chart.
  2. Blanch the clean fruit for five minutes after water returns to a simmer to soften skin.
  3. Do not plunge into water and do not peel.
  4. Place fruit directly into sterilized canning jars.
  5. Combine wine, sugar and preferred spices for pints or quarts in a pan, and then heat
    slowly and simmer lightly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Pour hot wine over fruit.
  7. Canning using cold pack method with 1/2” of headspace.
  8. Processing with a Water Bath 25 minutes for pints, or 30 minutes for quarts, at 212
    degrees.
  9. For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time Adjustments.
  10. After processing, remove from boiling water and place the jars on a towel, separated
    by 1” to cool naturally as quickly as possible.
  11. Labeling and Storing
Syrup Chart: Select the strength of the syrup from the chart below.
Syrup Content
  Water per Pint Jar
Sugar per Pint Jar
  Water per Quart Jar
Sugar per Quart Jar
very light
  3/4 cup
1/8 cup
  1-1/2 cups
1/4 cup
light
  3/4 cup
3/16 cup
  1-1/2 cups
3/8 cup
medium
  3/4 cup
1/4 cup
  1-1/2 cups
1/2 cup
heavy
  3/4 cup
5/16 cup
  1-1/2 cups
5/8 cup
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