turkish green fig preserves (incir receli)
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Figs come into season in late spring and again in late summer. For this recipe, look for figs that are firm to the touch. You can also use dried figs if they aren't in season where you live. Rehydrate the dried figs by soaking them in water overnight before adding them to the simmering syrup.
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yield
2 pints
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For turkish green fig preserves (incir receli)
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1 lbunripe figs
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2 csugar
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2 cwater
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1 1/2 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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water to initially boil the figs in
How To Make turkish green fig preserves (incir receli)
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1Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high flame. Add the figs, and boil for about 30 seconds. Drain the figs and rinse them with cold water.
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2Trim the stems and peel the skin from the figs with a paring knife. Use gloves to keep the juice from staining your hands.
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3Add the sugar, 2 cups water, and lemon juice to a large saucepan Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the figs. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. They syrup will darken.
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4Pour the figs and syrup into clean jars. Seal tightly and store for a couple of days before eating. The preserves will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of months.
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