#79 Canning Fig Preserves

[@joeslaughter-rw3nx]

I have a jig tree still in a 5gallon bucket,that I got as a gift. In Montana the winters are too cold for this tree. It has a lot of figs on it this year. So, excited to try your preserve recipe.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Lucky you!!!!!! I got no figs this year!!!

[@JuliaWashington-v2m]

This is the way my grandmother would can her figs...love your channel

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Thanks so much! I love doing this. I am just a little off schedule/videoing right now. Lots going on and having to do since my hubby passed away. I am working hard on getting back in the swing of things.

[@bartsexton1652]

Can I leave out the lemon. I used to do figs many years ago ago and I didn’t think nor my 90 year old mother that I’m keeping remember putting lemon in it . And I don’t remember her nor grandmother doing a water bath and they had figs for years on the shelf. Just asking. I have 27 cups and it’s 9 pm so I’m glad I watched ur video, cause I m gonna can them in the morning.lol

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Mama didn''t put lemon in hers She didnt water bath either. They kept until we ate them all. I am not advocating you go against the government "rules"..just telling you what mama did.

[@joannfagan4240]

Thank you for giving the measurements by cups full. So helpful. 💖

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

You are so welcome! Thsnk you for watching! Have a blessed Sunday!!!

[@johnjohnohanasian2544]

What a wholesome woman i loved that u tell ppl to be kind and patient with their children. So much hate in the world right now

[@normansifford1481]

Do you know, I have been using maybe two tablespoons of sugar and letting the the figs sit in the frig over night. I cooked them a couple of hours and they are very sweet. Yummie, and the family loves them.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Wow!!!!! That's awesome!!

[@southernroots2229]

Oh, I soooo want that ring tone!!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

It’s free on iPhone. ❤️❤️❤️

[@oreosmama48]

Yum that was the easiest recipe. Thank you Gay. You have a blessed vacation and ENJOY. I know I'll be enjoying fig preserves.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

oreosmama48 it is easy. Just watch the color and occasionally put a dab of the Sur up out to cool. If it gets thick n syrupy it’s ready😀😀❤️

[@jcschick121]

My fiance and I are canning for the first time today and we have come across your channel and we absolutely love you! We did use a different recipe for our fig preserves but your video really did help. Thank you! 💙 God Bless

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Ashley Herrick Im sorry. I’m just seeing your post. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really want to help folks be comfortable cooking good food! God bless you!

[@bohemiangypsy99]

Figs, mangoes and passionfruit are my favourite fruits over everything else. I do love strawberries, blueberries and bananas too but mangoes are my top, followed by passionfruit and then figs. I love them fresh, dried and done in the frypan with butter and brown sugar with ice cream. Michelle

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

bohemiangypsy99 I love fruit. Watermelon first. Figs. Grapes. Strawberries just about any fruit. !

[@bohemiangypsy99]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan Ooooh I forgot watermelon and cantaloupe and grapes for sure lol. Yeah just all fruit I guess hehehehe

[@rebajackson1077]

First time I ever had a fresh fig was at my Daughters house in Louisiana. We made fig jelly but it was green not red they said it depends on what kind of figs your growing. I made some with strawberries delicious

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

I love figs ❤️ raw or In preserves. I’ve not seen green figs. Different!😃

[@reneeperez817]

Looks delicious Aunt Gay!!! Love you!!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Renee Perez thank you, baby!

[@FarmerC.J.]

Thank you! I just picked almost 5 lbs. of figs!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

I didn’t get any this year😩😩😩😩

[@kanabichoo7854]

Looks delicious well done ✅

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Thank you for watching!!!! I hope you subscribe and visit often!!! God bless you!!!

[@lanettelawrence6308]

Yes that's is a great friend.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Lannette Lawrence for sure. 😍😍

[@shopobjetdart]

Thank you. I enjoyed your video.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Thank you so much for watching Hope you subscribe and come by often!!!!

[@shopobjetdart]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan Yes, ma'am; I have now subscribed and I will visit often. Your content connects me to my grandparents and great grandparents. I wish I had had the presence of mind to record their recipes for fig preserves, homemade biscuits, and even their breading for pan-fried fish... I was born in the late sixties and I took it all for granted... And I now I miss not only them but their cooking... And so, your content is greatly appreciated...

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

@@shopobjetdart Thank you so much for your sweet words. If you have favorite recipes that you would like to share, I would treasure them and probably make them on apron strings! ( and for sure give the history of where it came from) I always list my email.....

[@shopobjetdart]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan Thank you! That would be an honor!

[@truthseekertoday2377]

Figs grow in Texas? Awesome 👍

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Truthseeker Today yes! They grow very good!

[@karonsluder9511]

Where did you get that fabulous scoop spoon? Love it.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

I think Amazon. Not sure. I have had it a while. Thank you for watching. God bless you!!!

[@mattpeacock5208]

You got one more sub right here ma'am!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

oh!!!! Thank you! I do appreciate it! Come back often! Have a fun week!!!

[@glendarailing2032]

I love that big funnel if you don't mind where did you get it please

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Amazon! My go to place. hahaha

[@tinacostner3069]

😳 where did you find that huge funnel? Love this video !!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Amazon😂

[@callen8860]

How long do you water bath the figs for? My fig bush is producing this year and I'm getting ready to make fig preserves. My grandma and mom used water bath method and I haven't in years past but since I have so many figured it's be better to do it that way.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

C Allen I do 15 min.

[@callen8860]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan Thank you so much for the quick reply. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

C Allen you’re welcome!😄

[@evadnakincey1916]

Just the guidance I needed! Thank you!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

I am so glad you let me know!!!!! It's easy....just take time....( then exercise to burn the calories you consume having to get another spoon full!!!!) lol Do look up my fig cake recipe on here. It is delicious!!!! It was one of my first ones.... family favorite.

[@artistheart5272]

How long will they keep like that?

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Properly canned....several years. ....but, you have to decide what you feel comfortable with. The recommended time is always much less than The actual time they will keep.... I think....

[@paige_judah5538]

Great vid just what I needed easy peasy, I like to keep it old school reason being because our ancestors didn't have nor do all the fancy new stuff and their food never spoiled.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Paige _Judah all I know is this method has worked for years. The figs were delicious!!! Thank you for watching! I hope you’re subscribed, and hit the bell to know when new videos are uploaded. If you liked it, please click the like thumbs up😄😄. Above all...stay safe and God bless you!!

[@sandiebennett5310]

In the future could you make a video of the cake you make using this fig preserves, please?

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Universal Speaking hello! Welcome to my kitchen! I made a video on the cake. It’s #41 Fig preserve cake with a rich buttermilk glaze. Just search that exact title in KZbin. You’ll enjoy the cake. It’s so moist and good! If you have any questions feel free to email me. [e-mail].

[@lolettanorris6797]

How long do you water bath the figs.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

I did mine 15 min

[@andrewelliott6417]

I'm on it with the figs..... absolutely drowning in them. UK has done well this year

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Andrew Elliott you’re blessed😄. Mmmmm figs!

[@annacuriel1547]

Loved your recipe! How long do the jars last in cabinet ?

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

I don't have a official time frame, but, i have used some 8 years old. It may be a little darker and thicker, but.....still yummy As long as the seal is good....my opinion is...the food is good.

[@VegaChastain]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan That's amazing, is this without a water bath? The preserves I've gotten never last that long!! I'm making this for the first time today, some with a water bath (for selling) and some without (for my family). Thanks for the video!!

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

It’s always best to water bath. On occasion if I only have enough for 1 or 2 jars I don’t water bath. Because we’ll eat them quickly....But to water bath is insurance of a good seal. My recommendation is always water bath

[@andrastetriformis6241]

Please be careful. Figs are a low acid fruit and require an acid like lemon juice or citric acid and require a water bath. Keep refrigerated or freeze if not water bathing. Our grannymas didn't know about botulism which is deadly. Here's a great link for new canners. nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_02/fig.html

[@georgiaowen2469]

I have never used a water bath for fig preserves. I also use less sugar since figs are already so sweet. Mine always seal. I use citric acid, but have done it without any added acid. I’m reading all this and worries me, now, lol.

[@yayac7899]

Can you pressure can fig preserves?

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Never have heard of that. I just don't know.

[@joecaner]

Your fig preserves look delish! Thank you for sharing your recipe. Now call your son back. ;-)

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

lol. will do! 😂😂😂thank you so much for watching!

[@joecaner]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan My single fig tree is really fruiting this year. I just started a 6.5 lb. batch of fig for preserves. I am usually able to keep up with it by eating them and giving away the rest, but I just couldn't so either cook them up OR leave them on the tree for the birds which seems like a waste.

[@henrycooks1883]

I was bored so I thought I would find a video of yours I have not watched, aren't you lucky to have fig trees by you and she even cleans them for you, great looking figs, I would die for a batch of fresh figs. Hot, hot here and I see you are still getting the heat, you stay cool in that air cond. and I will keep half filling water bottles and freezing them, add water and rub all over my face and pretend I have air cond.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Alas...my friend that every year gave me figs, sold her home and moved. SIGH....And the other one....they decided to chop theirs down because they didn't like the leave everywhere n the fall. WHAT????? I nearly died. I would have tried to cut it back way small and transplant it. I was sick. They had mentioned it....and I told them I would rake the yard. I thought they were over it and were gonna leave it. It was ten feet across...... I couldn't believe it! It takes years to get a tree that big. I am so sorry for you and this heat! I remember as a kid when we didn't have ac....it was miserable t get ready to go anywhere in the evening...just so stinkin' hot! Maybe we will have as unusually cool fall as we have had a hot summer!!!! Take care of you!!!!! Ya gotta stay healthy so you can come see me!!!!

[@henrycooks1883]

@@ApronstringsGayJordan Sad about the figs, I would have offered to rake for them also. Trying to stay cool another couple days, but now we need rain, feel like I am living in Texas.

[@debbiealtman4572]

Hey I need to get some aprons so I don’t ruin my clothes. Love fig newton cookies.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Debbie altman I love aprons! I sew some....I buy some!

[@debbiealtman4572]

Apron strings I should get a couple so I don’t ruin my clothes.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Girl they’re necessary with me. I’m messy 😂😂😂😂

[@2008tinythecat]

what does water bath mean?

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Water bath is a method of canning where the jars sit on a rack in a pot of boiling water for a designated time to insure a good seal. Not all things can be water bathed....some must be pressure canned! Have a great day!

[@SheasBathLab]

1.1k views and I'm the first one to hit thumbs up

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Shea LaRoux wow!!! Thank you so much!!!🙌🙌🙌😄😄😄😍

[@AngiesPantry58]

YUM

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Angie's Pantry Double yum!😀😀😂😂😍❤️

[@susanryman9948]

Thinly sliced lemons 🍋 are ESSENTIAL when making fig preserves. Perfect color.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Susan Ryman I agree!

[@georgiaowen2469]

I don’t use lemons, in mine. I can taste it. Don’t like it.

[@lisawhitfield377]

Inversion canning is no longer considered a safe method. Your process for cooking is great but you need to water bath or put in fridge if you’re not. I know you’ve probably done it that way for 50 years but it’s not safe! Please revise this and don’t teach others this unsafe method. So sad.

[@ApronstringsGayJordan]

Lisa Whitfield if I had lots of figs, I’d have water bathed. I did say we’d eat these quickly and will be making another cake. Listen again. After the last bit was jarred I talked about this. That being said....I appreciate you watching! 😀

[@ng3069]

I do believe this lady know exactly what she's doing! Nothing "sad" about it!

[@lisawhitfield377]

N Glass why because she made a video that implies she knows what she’s doing? Inversion canning hasn’t been around for 50 years. It isn’t safe and she’s guilty of negligence posting unsafe canning practices that COULD make people sick. Just because someone says they’ve never had a problem doesn’t mean there won’t be a first time. And guess what? Science has improved home canning so it can be done safely. If someone ignores that and doesn’t want to learn safe methods then that is sheer ignorance and being willfully stubborn. I have certification in master food preservation and I DO know what I’m doing. www.healthycanning.com/inversion-canning/#:~:text=Inversion%20canning%20is%20not%20canning%20because%20no%20canning,and%20proven%20unsafe%20and%20are%20strongly%20recommended%20against.

[@jw3813]

No matter whether you intend to eat this in a fairly short time or not, this is not a method that I would put out into the world for new canners to see. There may be people who don't know how dangerous it could be. Filling the jars half full is also questionable.