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    Tangerine Vanilla Fig Preserves Layers of Flavor #SpringSweetsWeek

    Published: Mar 18, 2024 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Tangerine Vanilla Fig Preserves is a delightful blend of sweet fig preserves with notes of bright citrus and warm vanilla.

    This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

    Have you ever tasted the sweet and tangy combination of tangerine and vanilla mixed with the rich and earthy flavor of figs? If not, get ready to be transported to a culinary paradise.

    Tangerine Vanilla Fig Preserves is a delectable condiment with layers of flavors that complement a variety of dishes.

    And they are so easy to make even novice jam makers can master it.

    top down view of fig preserves

    Home made jams (or jellies or preserves) are wonderful. But, most traditional recipes have one flavor: sweet fruit. The addition of fresh tangerines and vanilla extract add so much more to the overall taste.

    The first thing you taste is the sweet figs, and then you get the hit of the vanilla and then the surprise of the tangerine. YUM!

    Why have just one flavor when you could have a blend of three.

    Be sure to keep scrolling past the recipe to get some Spring Sweets Week deliciousness including more recipes and a giveaway from our sponsors.

    How to Use Tangerine Vanilla Fig Preserves

    Sure, preserves are great on toast in the morning, but don't limit yourself to that when they are so many more ways to enjoy them:

    • with a cheese plate or charcuterie tray
    • as a glaze for chicken, turkey, ham, pork, etc.
    • mix with oil and vinegar to make a salad dressing
    • heated on a wheel of brie
    • add to a grilled cheese sandwich
    • on top of a cheesecake
    • filling or topping for a cake
    • instead of syrup for pancakes, waffles or French toast
    • top ice cream for a fruity fig sundae

    How else would you serve these preserves?

    Melissa's Produce and Taylor & Colledge

    I made these Tangerine Vanilla Fig Preserves with tangerines and figs from Melissa's Produce and vanilla extract from Taylor and Colledge.

    If you don't have a fig tree, pick up some Melissa's at your grocery store when they are in season. They were sweet and firm and just perfect for this recipe. As were the tangerines.

    Taylor and Colledge makes some of my favorite extracts, including the vanilla bean paste used in this recipe (as well as almond, lemon, lavender, peppermint and coconut)

    Spring Sweets Week Recipes & Giveaway

    Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2024 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks!

    Spring is finally here and the sun is shining and we are celebrating the beginning of spring with plenty of spring sweets and a fun giveaway!  This year 17 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 50 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring. 

    So get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, ice cream, pies, cakes, and more! 

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    top down view of fig preserves

    Recipe

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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 teaspoons grated tangerine zest (3-4 tangerines)
    • Β½ cup freshly squeezed tangerine juice
    • 3 ΒΎ cups sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 pounds fresh ripe purple figs (stems removed and quartered or roughly chopped)

    Instructions
     

    • Place 3 metal tablespoons in the freezer.
    • In a medium heavy-bottomed pot, combine all ingredients. Mixture will be dry.
    • Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir the mixture and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
    • Lower the heat, and simmer for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove one spoon from the freezer Add a small amount of the cooked preserves to the frozen spoon to cool it. Mixture should be thick and starting to gel like jelly.
    • If the mixture is still syrupy keep cooking and test again in 5 minutes. If the liquid is too firm, add more tangerine juice or water, cook for 1 minute, and test again.
    • Store in a mason jar or other container in the refrigerator.

    The Giveaway

    Thank you to our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors that are helping us give away some great prizes.  Thank you to Melissa's Produce, Taylor and Colledge, and Selefina Spices for your generosity and support. We have an incredible giveaway with four amazing prizes and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and the prizes that you can win!

    Prize #1: A Tropical and Exotic Fruit Gift Basket from Melissa's Produce.

    A basket of fruit

    One winner will enjoy an abundance of fruit with Melissa’s! This stunning assortment is arranged in a woven basket with cellophane wrapping and colorful ribbon. Fruit may include (depending on seasonal availability): Asian Pear, Baby Pineapple, Blood Orange, Cherimoya, Feijoas, Kiwis, Kumquats, Lychees, Mango, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Persimmons, Pomegranate, Rambutans, Specialty Bananas, Starfruit and Tamarillos.

    Prize #2: A collection of Selefina Spices.

    Crystalized Ginger:  minced, in a jar, slices

    One winner will enjoy a collection of spices from Selefina Spices including: Cinnasational Spice Blend, crystalized ginger, lemon peel, Matcha food grade powder, Purple sweet potato powder, and Ground Cardamom Seeds. Selefina Spices sells an assortment of spices gathered using dedication and care with which we’ve curated their online tea collection. With our decades of experience sourcing products and establishing global connections their mission is to be able to bring you fresher, higher-quality spices and seasonings at lower prices.

    Prize #3: A selection of 3 extract pastes from Taylor and Colledge.

    Five tubes of extract pastes

    One winner will receive a selection of extract pastes to include Almond Paste Extract, Organic Vanilla Bean Paste, and Lavender Extract Paste. In 1897, Taylor & Colledge won its first award for excellence in vanilla. Since then, the Taylor & Colledge commitment for unsurpassed quality has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest producers of vanilla.

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    Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Selefina Spices, Melissa’s Produce, and Taylor and Colledge for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.

    Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Selefina Spices, Melissa’s Produce, and Taylor and Colledge for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older.   All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.

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    1. Christie

      March 24, 2024 at 7:17 am

      These preserves are packed with so much flavor! And that color is so pretty. I'd love this on a scone!

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