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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Figs, with their sweet, soft flesh and intriguing edible seeds, have been a cherished, sometimes even sacred food since biblical times. But nowadays, fig season can fly by unnoticed. Maybe it’s ...

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 ...

Fig preserves never met a cheese board they didn’t like. The sweet and oh-so-simple spread pairs well with everything from sharp cheddar to Brie to funky blues, and tastes excellent on sandwiches, too ...

This homemade jam is simple to make and uses dried figs, making it a great option even if fresh ones aren't available. You can spread it on buttered toast, pancakes, biscuits, and French toast or use ...