1.3 pounds mission figs black cut into 1-inch pieces
0.1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons juice of lemon freshly squeezed
0.5 orange juice freshly squeezed
2 orange zest finely grated
0.3 cup pistachios raw shelled
2 cups sugar
3 canning jars with lids and rings
3 canning jars with lids and rings
Equipment
baking sheet
sauce pan
ladle
pot
tongs
canning jar
Directions
Fill a large pot with water, cover and bring to a boil.
Add the canning jars, lids and rings along with a set of tongs and a ladle and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes to sterilize. Cover the pot and turn off the heat.
Set a metal rack in another large pot. Fill the pot with water, cover and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the figs with the sugar, orange zest and juice, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pistachios.
Using the sterilized tongs, remove the jars from the hot water and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle the conserve into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch at the top. Using the tongs, place the lids on the jars followed by the rings. Screw on the lids securely but not too tightly.
Using canning tongs, lower the jars into the boiling water of the pot with the rack at the bottom, making sure they are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Boil over high heat for 15 minutes. Using the canning tongs, transfer the jars to a rack to cool until the lids seal (they will look concave); refrigerate any jars that do not seal. Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
