Preserved Figs

 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. white or brown figs, a little more than half ripe
• 3/4 lbs. sugar
• Lemon peel
• Ginger

Directions

1. Peel figs very thinly 
2. Heat sugar in a pot until it becomes a syrup 
3. Add figs, lemon peel, and ginger to taste 
4. boil together until clear, stirring frequently 

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Layla Hill
Louisiana Anthology
September 20, 2023