Buncombe County Fig Preserves Recipe

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Buncombe County Fig Preserves
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Directions:

  1. .Place quartered fresh figs in 3 quart saucepan along with sugar. Simmer low-medium heat 2 hours until liquid turns thick, sticky & rich brown.
  2. As figs thicken, stir frequently to prevent sticking (gas stove users consider diffuser plate).
  3. Add whiskey & simmer 15 minutes. Adjust whiskey to taste or up to 1/3 cups, simmering to regain desired thickness/stickiness.
  4. Add zest & juice of 1 lemon. Mix well.
  5. Put in hot sterilized 1/2 pint widemouth jars & freeze or process in hot water bath 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1235.55 Kcal (5173 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 7.42mg 0%
Potassium 1120.18mg 24%
Total Carbs 211.21g 70%
Sugars 193.74g 775%
Dietary Fiber 14.63g 59%
Protein 4.88g 10%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 29%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 170.6mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.87 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.94mg 0%
Potassium 141.32mg 24%
Total Carbs 26.64g 70%
Sugars 24.44g 775%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 59%
Protein 0.62g 10%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 29%
Calcium 21.5mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.9
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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