I’m a sucker for any fancy jam — especially fig jam, which has a way of making everything from basic toast to charcuterie boards feel extra special. So as soon as fresh figs show up at the market, I’m ...

Fig jams and preserves are easy to make and a great way to use up the summer harvest. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) I was inspired by Dennis Bickham of Zachary, who shared his ...

Makes 12 pints. Modified family recipe by Teresa B. Day. 32 cups fresh figs with stems attached 24 cups granulated sugar 2 lemons 1. Wash figs under cold water. 2. In a 12-quart stock pot, layer 8 ...

Sweet, fresh figs are one of the best parts about summer. Their floral sweetness pairs perfectly with the flavors of saba, an Italian syrup made of grape must. The syrup picks up a rich smokiness as ...

On my parents’ property in Clarkston, there used to be an enormous, rambling fig tree. It sprouted up as a “volunteer” (the word my mother uses for things that aren’t planted, but somehow arrive ...

This fancy-looking tart, spread with fig preserves, is easy to make and a good recipe to keep in mind when the supply of fresh fruit is limited. It starts with a simple, press-in-pan dough made with ...

Figs are in season — woohoo! I have so many fond memories of picking figs from my grandmother’s tree and enjoying the fig preserves my father would make. Fig season is one of my favorite times of year ...

Capture the sweetness of ripe fruit to enjoy all year long with this collection of homemade jams and jellies. If you are new to canning and preserving these easy to follow recipes will help you master ...