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