Description
This Fig and Hazelnut Preserves recipe combines ripe fresh figs with crunchy hazelnuts and warm spices to create a deliciously textured spread. Sweetened with sugar and enhanced with cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, this preserve is perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese, or using as a topping for desserts. The addition of powdered fruit pectin ensures a perfect set with a lovely consistency. Quick to make, this recipe yields a batch that can be stored in sterilized jars and enjoyed over time.
Ingredients
Scale
Preserve Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 packet (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the quartered fresh figs, sugar, chopped hazelnuts, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and powdered fruit pectin. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Boil Mixture: Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and ensure the sugar dissolves properly.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and let the preserve simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the preserve cool slightly. For long-term storage, pour the warm preserves into sterilized jars and seal them tightly. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating or storing in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Ensure jars are sterilized before filling to prevent spoilage.
- Stir constantly when bringing the mixture to a boil to avoid burning the figs.
- The powdered fruit pectin helps the preserves set properly—do not omit.
- Let preserves cool completely before sealing jars to avoid condensation.
- Store preserves in a cool, dark place or refrigerate after opening.
