fig preserves

Sweet spreadable conserve

Fig preserves are a sweet spread made from figs cooked with sugar until thick and jamlike, often retaining visible pieces of fruit.

Unlike fig jam, which is smoother, preserves maintain more of the fruit's texture.

She spread fig preserves on her morning toast.

Fig preserves pair well with cheese and are common in Mediterranean and Southern American cuisines.

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Opposites
preservation state

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fresh produce · fresh fruit · perishables

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Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G