Can you make any type of preserves using dried fig pieces??

Question

l have searched the web and have come up empty handed... Anyone have any recipes to make some type of preserves using these dried fig pieces?

Answer 1

I think fresh would work better maybe you could try boiling them in water first to rehydrate them.

Answer 2

Gingered Fig Preserves


The preserves need to be refrigerated, so store in clear glass containers with secure lids. Include a note on the gift tag to keep the preserves chilled. Also include these serving suggestions: "Spread preserves on toasted nut bread and serve with Brie, or make sandwiches using the preserves and cashew butter."

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger
1 pound dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger (about 3 ounces)
2 teaspoons grated orange rind

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes or until figs are tender.
Stir in crystallized ginger and rind. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy, stirring occasionally.

Remove mixture from heat, and cool 10 minutes. Discard fresh ginger pieces. Place mixture in a food processor, and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.

Note: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Answer 3

You can use any perserve like jam or preserves with dried fig pieces. Cook them over the stove with small amount of water until soft and then use the regular recipes.

Answer 4

i would suggest hydrated them in hot water splashed with white or red wine and spices (cloves, anise, cinnamon stick, etc.). then get 1 to 1 ratio of water and sugar, get that boiling and dissolved, add your hydrated fig pieces, and mayber other fruits that you'll like and simmer still the sauce has reduced to a thick bubbly mixture and go on with the preserving in a jar process.