Fig Marmalade

Preparing the Figs Rinse the figs under cold water and remove the stems. Cut the figs into small pieces.

Cooking the Marmalade In a large pot, combine the chopped figs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the figs are soft and the mixture thickens.

Adding Spices Add the ground cinnamon and ground cloves to the marmalade. Stir well and continue simmering for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Canning the Marmalade Carefully ladle the hot marmalade into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch space at the top. Wipe the jar rims clean, seal with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely before storing.