Canning Fig Jam! Now, what to do with the other 25 pounds of figs....

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[@donnamyers7274]

A faster way that you can make your fig jam is to thaw them out in the bowl on the counter. Break them apart with your squisher and add your sugar and lemon juice and stir. Cover tightly and let sit for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. That releases all the natural juices and then all you have to do is cook them until thick on the stove top. Makes for a better tasting fig flavor. I also add lemon zest too. I do all my jams and preserves like that when before I went straight from freezer to stove like you. The natural flavor is so much better.

[@cowgirlcasey1407]

My grandson and I took jams & preserves to all the neighbors today🎄 He decorated the paper lunch bags, we loaded up the stroller & off we went. What beautiful memories! Thank you for all you do💕

[@purplehaze937]

Fig jam is amazing on toast with cream cheese

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow that sounds amazing

[@Sherrie_D]

It’s also amazing over melted Brie.

[@cassietheconqueror]

I love how you talk about giving things out as gifts. That is so kind. I would kill to try a fresh egg. So far, I haven’t been able to convince anyone to let me have one. Lol. Maybe one day I will come across someone as nice as you.

[@AcreHomestead]

Can you get your own chickens??

[@cassietheconqueror]

@@AcreHomestead one day! My yard is too small. Plus I work full time and have a baby on the way but then again you make all these tasks look easy while holding down a full time job.

[@Gambrellgirl]

I started with a recent video and then came to the early ones. You've really come a long way. Congrats!

[@carolynbrown6792]

Look up the canning recipe using Jello. I don’t like figs at all. We just moved into our house a couple years ago. A neighbor told me about the recipe. It’s the best preserves I’ve ever tasted. I loved the strawberry jello added in. My husband loved the raspberry. It was absolutely delicious. Think my recipe did ask for 12 cups sugar. I said no way I’m putting that much sugar in there. I put 8 cups & it was real sweet. Think I’m going with 6 cups this year. Plus we’ve covered our trees with nets to keep out the crows. They’re loaded with figs. I bought two more Texas Everbearing Fig Trees. They’ll produce twice as many year. I ended up giving our kids each a pint. We are so excited about canning them again this year. First year the crows got them. Not anymore. At least try it I think you’ll love them.

[@ForABrighterTomorrow]

Don't mind me...just binge watching all your videos...thanks for sharing.

[@AcreHomestead]

welcome!! enjoy them!

[@AcreHomestead]

Glad you like them!

[@tammybeeman9373]

Oh my this would be awesome in thumbprint cookies! Thanks for sharing and talking with us about this. Have a blessed day

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you! You I hope you do too!

[@lilteacher1691]

First, figs come in all colors depending on the variety of fig tree. Your figs look like a green ischia fig. The same recipes can be used for all varieties. The rule of thumb is to measure your figs in cups, then add 1/2 the amount of sugar. Optional, add 1 or two thinly sliced lemons or an orange. Additional options are to add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Other flavors are to add flavored jello to give you strawberry figs, peach figs, etc. I added pomegranate juice to a batch of preserves for a change of taste. Figs are extremely versatile.

[@OnlyNaturally]

I just started growing figs last year and made jam with orange slices, which gave it a great taste. They're starting to ripen again now, and my first recipe was brandied figs, which are really pretty and amazing for desserts, sauces and gifting! My main figs are dark too, so the jam is dark

[@rachelcurtis3606]

Your figs looks a little green. We always let ours get a little riper. If frozen, we put them in a pot, add sugar and leave them overnight. The sugar will pull the moisture from the figs and all you have to do the next morning is to cook them, No water needed! I always add a 1/2 teaspoon of salt to mine and a little vanilla.

[@CoraTealeaf]

Who would ever give you a thumbs down. Thanks for making these videos

[@wilmabaker4500]

I love to make fig jam and preserves,I put my figs and sugar in a large bowl cover and let sit until the sugar and juices from the figs disolve.Then I cook my jam .Also I add a little vanilla to it, if you haven't try that you should give it a try very good.Also you can add a box of jello gelatin any favor you like and completely change the flavor of the figs.I like raspberry and when I make it like this, it taste just like raspberry jam .You might already know that I thought I would mention it just in case.❤️😀

[@juliahatosy7894]

Being Italian we love figs, I love them right off the tree ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisanowakow3688]

I do that too. I usually send gifts in October. After the harvest and before the holiday crunch.

[@annh3599]

We grow lots of figs in our area so canning figs is very common. I put as many figs in my large crackpot as I can fit, a few cups of sugar and a little water. Turn them on and only stir about once an hour. I use mine mostly for fig tarts so I like them to get soft enough to give them a decent mash. If you want variety, you can add a packet of strawberry jello for a different flavor. Fig cake with pecans is also a favorite. Moist but chewy. Hope this gives you some ideas.

[@atdepaulis]

Yes!! I had that idea too!! It’s more thought ful I think to gift home made things and cheaper on the wallet… but really it seems just more personal to me… I would much rather get a gift from someone they spent time to make me than a gift card or something random they bought at a store

[@annacollellalier6247]

Instead of a strawberry cheese cake, try to make it with that figg jam. It is so good!!

[@laceyyoung2637]

I have never had fig jam! Just keeps making me think of fig Newton’s. Haha, but I’m sure it tastes better than that! We need to find you more jars!

[@AcreHomestead]

Yes lol I have run out of regular mouth jars. I'm going to try to go through some of my jarred goods so I will have more to fill for this season.

[@melissadibiase9775]

We have 3 fig trees that are still too small to produce much, but we will definitely be trying this one....either from our own figs or purchased ones. We love figs!

[@abbywonder3825]

I’d you haven’t yet, you should try fig jam with goat cheese and arugula. So good

[@wholenewperspective]

Found you through a subscriber of mine. I like what you are doing on your channel.

[@AcreHomestead]

Oh awesome!! Thanks so much :) I’m so happy you are here!

[@CassieDavis613]

You seem to have a very productive homestead. I love figs.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thanks so much! I had so MANY flops last year. I'm excited to see what this years holds!

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Love figs never thought to make jam. 💖💖

[@AcreHomestead]

It’s so good. Supper sweet so it’s good with something salty

[@racheln4309]

I have been growing little dog tree starts for about 4 years now but it is cold enough here that I haven’t decided if I’m going to plant them or keep moving them in and out of the garage. Those look awesome!

[@1nicenurse]

I had this same green fig for years...my grandmother was given the fig tree by a lady who was a student teacher at the school she worked out...grandma had borders to help make ends meet... I would help Grandma can her figs whole and also made into jam. I love them.

[@carrie86maine]

Wow, that’s a lot of figs! 💚

[@LVT2314]

I put it on toast or grill cheese or ice cream yummy love it

[@3388winterthur]

I think after lemon juice, I would like to add some honey 🎉😊

[@emilypassino8986]

I have some jars if you want them.

[@analemus3815]

That was so sweet of you to offer your jars!

[@OCDishChick]

I purchased my first Brown Turkey fig tree last summer. The fruit on mine are purple.

[@AcreHomestead]

I wish mine were dark figs!

[@Ellaslife71]

Yummy fig jam, i make my own fig jam too! Good work. Thanks for sharing. Love & greetings!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@FlySoul]

Very good food . Bon Appetite . Good work. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day my friend

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@oveliaochoa1048]

Figs are my absolute favorite. My mouth is watering.

[@AcreHomestead]

Same here!

[@LETTYR1956]

I'm not a huge fan of figs but I have only has the dark purple mushy figs. Wish I had a source for green figs. I think I'd make the jam just to have it on a grilled cheese sandwich

[@AcreHomestead]

I honestly don't like them raw. They are mushy and SO sweet but it's SO good on a crusty grilled cheese!

[@ritabaker3113]

Sounds delicious

[@analemus3815]

I just got a fig tree, I can’t wait for it to start producing fruit. Fig jam 😋

[@AcreHomestead]

You will love it

[@melissamoscamelissamosca2784]

How did I miss this? I’ve been following you

[@AcreHomestead]

This was one of the first videos I did :) it was published back in January I think

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I love fig jam 🌸🦋🌸

[@ellenradford8582]

I love fig jam!! I need a tree!

[@chicmommaplants9692]

Fig is my favorite~

[@amilynnstapay796]

Figs are so yummy and good for you! I would be inclined to investigate a no sugar recipe as I live with a diabetic. I would make homemade fig bars (Newton-like)

[@AcreHomestead]

I need to find a low sugar recipe too. I only use low sugar recipes with all my other jams because you can taste the fruit flavor better.

[@DreamLoveBeautyandMayhem]

Sounds good

[@AcreHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@GinaCarwile2295]

Never had fig jam. But it sounds good!

[@AcreHomestead]

It's VERY sweet so it's really good paired with cheese :)

[@bintlooda]

Gifting the jam is a great idea. But the biggest loss to u is the jars and lids . So what my mother do with jams is that she will reuse any glass jars we have ( from store bought salsa etc ) and she pour the jam while it’s hot in it , then flip the jars upside down and keep them on the counter over night . The bottles will seal enough to keep in the fridge for months. ( the lids should be the one with seal buttons ) . It’s a great way to gift people plus it saves u canning jars and they all can afford storing one or 3 jars in their fridge with no problem

[@jacquelineshelly8468]

As a child we had a neighbor who had plums and figs. We had fig jam every year.

[@AcreHomestead]

That's so awesome!

[@RuthAnneBenziger]

Yum.

[@dianneglopez4518]

My mom used to peel the green skin off 1st

[@marilyncapehart663]

I know it’s a old Video but thanks for sharing something good., 8-4-2021

[@janettekleynhans6409]

Hi, enjoying your content very much. Are those frozen figs pealed?

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

I’m just seeing some of these videos not sure why

[@devrabiallas1292]

Try using a roaster, more room

[@bintlooda]

That’s a lot of figs 😂 a good problem to have but try selling some next year

[@samanthasullivan4251]

Add some Rum and make Drunken Fig jam.Yum.

[@chavachava6400]

Hi, Where do you get your big mixing bowls? Would you happen to have a link for the product? Thanks

[@beckym5730]

Question where we are fig jam is brown not green, so did was that your choice? You know like cooking it down like making apple butter, browning?

[@1bestfriend2u18]

👍🏾

[@paigeburton8995]

I would really like to have a fig tree! How hard are they to grow ?

[@AcreHomestead]

I’m not sure. It came with my house and does well… by it self

[@catherinecornelius120]

Why aren't you using your immersion blender? Just curious. :-)

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Don’t you need to peel the figs? Just asking.

[@mikecf1]

If figs have so much sugar in them, why do you have to add so much more sugar to them?

[@ellenwhite8395]

Hey Becky do you what kind of fig tree you have?? I've never seen a white fig before.

[@AcreHomestead]

I believe they are called White Italian. The fig tree came with a property when we bought the house

[@ellenwhite8395]

@@AcreHomestead Thank You

[@Carnikeeto]

are you supposed to pick green figs? I thought u had to wait till they were purple/brown.

[@nak11ful]

Are they green or ripe figs?

[@fhatyha1]

I have figs and I make Mexican style candied figs. Let me know if you want me to share

[@elinorreinhardt1050]

Are the figs suppose to be green?

[@AcreHomestead]

Yep, I Have a purple fig tree too but it's still small

[@rorojata]

Du süße tolle Frau ❤

[@brendatomandl3501]

What are figgs

[@catejordan7244]

fig jam aka F#$% I’m Good Just Ask Me. 😀

[@RebeccaPotter-we5zv]

Those figs don't look ripe, they shouldn't be green.

[@outingsforoldladieswhoaren7664]

I hope that you'll take this comment with the intention with which it is made. It might be a good idea to mention that you are not providing an instructional video. I was concerned about the headspace in your jam recipe and the fact that you're jars were not immersed by 1 to 2" below the water level in your canning pot. This is Dangerous. I am a master food preserver with the University of California extension program. I really enjoy your videos. You are lively and thoughtful and very entertaining. Nonetheless, having so many followers and people looking for how to do things, it becomes your responsibility to make sure that people understand that they are really virtually "visiting" you in your kitchen and not learning from you as an expert.