http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/2009/08/17/granddaddy-and-the-fig/ Join the Canvolution! Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:41:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/2009/08/17/granddaddy-and-the-fig/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Pat Steer (Gaelen) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:52:59 +0000 http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/?p=1117#comment-95 I have only eaten preserved figs -- never attempted them myself. Based on Chef Besh's story, I'm inspired to pick up some fresh figs (they're coming into the farmer's market now) and try a small batch this weekend. What an inspired way to teach me about a new fruit to preserve! I have only eaten preserved figs — never attempted them myself.
Based on Chef Besh’s story, I’m inspired to pick up some fresh figs (they’re coming into the farmer’s market now) and try a small batch this weekend. What an inspired way to teach me about a new fruit to preserve!

]]> http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/2009/08/17/granddaddy-and-the-fig/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Sasha Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:32:31 +0000 http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/?p=1117#comment-92 I love adore figs and this sounds lovely. I was under the impression that figs have a PH range that is too low-acid to can without added lemon juice. I have read that high sugar recipes might be less risky but I would personally be cautious about canning figs without added acid. Anyone have more info on this? I love adore figs and this sounds lovely. I was under the impression that figs have a PH range that is too low-acid to can without added lemon juice. I have read that high sugar recipes might be less risky but I would personally be cautious about canning figs without added acid. Anyone have more info on this?

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]]> http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/2009/08/17/granddaddy-and-the-fig/comment-page-1/#comment-87 kate hill Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/?p=1117#comment-87 Today, I ate the first three ripe figs on my tree. There are 500 more to come. Thanks for the darling inspiration! Today, I ate the first three ripe figs on my tree. There are 500 more to come. Thanks for the darling inspiration!

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