IHow do one cook figs and pear preserves? Will you please answer right away?

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IHow do one cook figs and pear preserves? Will you please answer right away?
Fig Preserves



16 cups fresh figs

1 tablespoon baking soda

12 cups boiling water

8 cups white sugar

4 cups water

1 lemon, sliced



In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.



Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.



Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.



Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.



The above recipe can be used for pears, too.
Reply:Are you asking how to make fig and pear preserves or what dish to use them in? Simmer over low heat for a while with some sugar and unflavoured gelatin. Heat the preserves up and serve it on grilled pork chops.