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preserved figs
I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
it.
Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
think about them every fig season.
TIA
--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
Mae West
I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
it.
Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
think about them every fig season.
TIA
--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
Mae West
Re: preserved figs
sf wrote:
> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
> it.
>
> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
> think about them every fig season.
>
> TIA
>
>
>
>
Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
sf wrote:
> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
> it.
>
> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
> think about them every fig season.
>
> TIA
>
>
>
>
Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
Re: preserved figs
On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
<gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
looked similar to what she claimed she did.
--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
Mae West
On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
<gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
looked similar to what she claimed she did.
--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
Mae West
Re: preserved figs
On Tue 01 Jul 2008 09:54:32p, sf told us...
> On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
> <gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>>
>>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
>
> Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
> looked similar to what she claimed she did.
>
>
Can you describe them better?
--
Wayne Boatwright
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Today is: Canada Day
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Robin Hood was a terrorist
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On Tue 01 Jul 2008 09:54:32p, sf told us...
> On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
> <gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>>
>>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
>
> Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
> looked similar to what she claimed she did.
>
>
Can you describe them better?
--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Tuesday, 07(VII)/01(I)/08(MMVIII)
-------------------------------------------
Today is: Canada Day
-------------------------------------------
Robin Hood was a terrorist
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Re: preserved figs
sf wrote:
> On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
> <gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>> Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>> make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
>
> Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
> looked similar to what she claimed she did.
>
>
I don't think too many people actually put up preserved whole figs on
here. As far as one that looks similar I can't say. Everyone in the
"olden times" as my great grand children say, did their preserves
differently. You may just have to experiment until you get it the way
you remember. And remember, lots of folks would tell you something
completely different than the way they prepared something, just because
it was THEIR unique recipe and they wanted it kept that way.
sf wrote:
> On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
> <gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>> Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>> make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
>
> Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
> looked similar to what she claimed she did.
>
>
I don't think too many people actually put up preserved whole figs on
here. As far as one that looks similar I can't say. Everyone in the
"olden times" as my great grand children say, did their preserves
differently. You may just have to experiment until you get it the way
you remember. And remember, lots of folks would tell you something
completely different than the way they prepared something, just because
it was THEIR unique recipe and they wanted it kept that way.
Re: preserved figs
On Tue 01 Jul 2008 09:54:32p, sf told us...
> On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
> <gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>>
>>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
>
> Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
> looked similar to what she claimed she did.
>
>
Barbara, did you see the recipe I posted?
--
Wayne Boatwright
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Wednesday, 07(VII)/02(II)/08(MMVIII)
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Cats must rush out from behind the
couch and bury their claws in Daddy's leg.
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On Tue 01 Jul 2008 09:54:32p, sf told us...
> On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
> <gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>
>>
>>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
>
> Search google or here? I've searched google and never found one that
> looked similar to what she claimed she did.
>
>
Barbara, did you see the recipe I posted?
--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Wednesday, 07(VII)/02(II)/08(MMVIII)
-------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------
Cats must rush out from behind the
couch and bury their claws in Daddy's leg.
-------------------------------------------
Re: preserved figs
On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
<gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>sf wrote:
>> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
>> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
>> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
>> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
>> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
>> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
>> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
>> it.
>>
>> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
>> think about them every fig season.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
Thanks, George. Fig season is here, so I will try a simple preserved
fig recipe (figs, sugar, lemon). Believe me, whatever she made was
*not* fiddily! She wasn't much of a cook and that fig recipe was her
only attempt at canning or preserving. She didn't even make freezer
strawberry jelly.
--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
Mae West
On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:37 -0500, George Shirley
<gshirl@bellsouth . net > wrote:
>sf wrote:
>> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
>> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
>> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
>> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
>> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
>> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
>> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
>> it.
>>
>> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
>> think about them every fig season.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>Look for a recipe for "preserved figs", lots of folks around here still
>make them but I find it too fiddly to mess with.
Thanks, George. Fig season is here, so I will try a simple preserved
fig recipe (figs, sugar, lemon). Believe me, whatever she made was
*not* fiddily! She wasn't much of a cook and that fig recipe was her
only attempt at canning or preserving. She didn't even make freezer
strawberry jelly.
--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.
Mae West
Re: preserved figs
"sf" <.> wrote in message news:l2ml6453da5a472kn2gphmdgpgcmmjh3nq@4ax . com ...
>
> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
> it.
>
> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
> think about them every fig season.
>
> TIA
>
I made some from the Joy of Pickling, but cannot quite remember what's in
it. I do remember they were terrifically sweet, and iirc, they'll probably
have to have some sort of sour agent in them, lemon juice if nothing else. I
loaned out my copy, and it's too late to go digging thru my journals, but
I'll have a look tomorrow.
That do?
Edrena
"sf" <.> wrote in message news:l2ml6453da5a472kn2gphmdgpgcmmjh3nq@4ax . com ...
>
> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
> it.
>
> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
> think about them every fig season.
>
> TIA
>
I made some from the Joy of Pickling, but cannot quite remember what's in
it. I do remember they were terrifically sweet, and iirc, they'll probably
have to have some sort of sour agent in them, lemon juice if nothing else. I
loaned out my copy, and it's too late to go digging thru my journals, but
I'll have a look tomorrow.
That do?
Edrena
Re: preserved figs
On Wed 02 Jul 2008 12:14:04a, The Joneses told us...
> "sf" <.> wrote in message
> news:l2ml6453da5a472kn2gphmdgpgcmmjh3nq@4ax . com ...
>>
>> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
>> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
>> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
>> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
>> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
>> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
>> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
>> it.
>>
>> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
>> think about them every fig season.
>>
>> TIA
>>
> I made some from the Joy of Pickling, but cannot quite remember what's
> in it. I do remember they were terrifically sweet, and iirc, they'll
> probably have to have some sort of sour agent in them, lemon juice if
> nothing else. I loaned out my copy, and it's too late to go digging thru
> my journals, but I'll have a look tomorrow.
> That do?
> Edrena
Yes, it does need lemon, both for flavor and to help with the thickening
syrup. This is a very old recipe. When finished, the lemon slices can be
removed if desired, and if you want to add a cinnamonn stick or two, you
cetainly can. You may make a half or a third of the recipe, reducing the
slow cooking time accordingly. Guage the cooking time by the thickening of
the syrup.
Fig Preserves
6 pounds figs, peeled or unpeeled
6 pounds sugar
3 lemons, very thinly sliced, seeds removed
Wash, drain and stem figs. Pour sugar over figs and let sit overnight. Cook
over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved; reduce to low heat,
stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add lemon slices. Cover and cook
until figs are transparent and the syrup is thick, 2-3 hours. Remove from
heat, pack in hot, sterilized jars and seal according to manufacturers
directions.
Makes 5 to 6 pints
--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Wednesday, 07(VII)/02(II)/08(MMVIII)
-------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------
The ultimate smart weapon would be too
smart to blow itself up.
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On Wed 02 Jul 2008 12:14:04a, The Joneses told us...
> "sf" <.> wrote in message
> news:l2ml6453da5a472kn2gphmdgpgcmmjh3nq@4ax . com ...
>>
>> I'm looking for a recipe my mom called "pickled figs" except there was
>> no vinegar in it. Other than simple syrup and a few things like a
>> cinnamon stick, I have no idea what she put in it. She followed a
>> recipe in a cookbook - but she moved shortly after I decided I wanted
>> to try making it myself. She claimed her cookbook was boxed up and it
>> stayed that way for years. After she finally freed her cookbooks, I
>> tried looking for it in the ones she said she used, but didn't find
>> it.
>>
>> Would anyone have any idea what this is? They were delicious and I
>> think about them every fig season.
>>
>> TIA
>>
> I made some from the Joy of Pickling, but cannot quite remember what's
> in it. I do remember they were terrifically sweet, and iirc, they'll
> probably have to have some sort of sour agent in them, lemon juice if
> nothing else. I loaned out my copy, and it's too late to go digging thru
> my journals, but I'll have a look tomorrow.
> That do?
> Edrena
Yes, it does need lemon, both for flavor and to help with the thickening
syrup. This is a very old recipe. When finished, the lemon slices can be
removed if desired, and if you want to add a cinnamonn stick or two, you
cetainly can. You may make a half or a third of the recipe, reducing the
slow cooking time accordingly. Guage the cooking time by the thickening of
the syrup.
Fig Preserves
6 pounds figs, peeled or unpeeled
6 pounds sugar
3 lemons, very thinly sliced, seeds removed
Wash, drain and stem figs. Pour sugar over figs and let sit overnight. Cook
over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved; reduce to low heat,
stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add lemon slices. Cover and cook
until figs are transparent and the syrup is thick, 2-3 hours. Remove from
heat, pack in hot, sterilized jars and seal according to manufacturers
directions.
Makes 5 to 6 pints
--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Wednesday, 07(VII)/02(II)/08(MMVIII)
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-------------------------------------------
The ultimate smart weapon would be too
smart to blow itself up.
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