Preserved Figs

Ingredients

• ~1 lb. of white or brown figs more than half ripened 
• 3/4 lbs. of raw sugar
• Zest/Peel of 1 lemon
• 1 thumb of ginger, grated

Directions

1. Start by making a simple syrup in a medium-large pot on low heat. Sugar and equal volume water. 
2. When the sugar has fully dissolved and simmered for a few minutes, add the lemon garnish, ginger, and figs.
3. Stir frequently while boiling until mixture becomes clear  (30-60 minutes).
4. Preserves may be canned/jarred for years. Once opened, eat safely within a week. 

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Connor Haskins
Louisiana Anthology
July 19, 2022