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  • Prof Patty
  • October 7, 2020

Old Fashioned Southern Style Fig Preserves

An heirloom recipe handed down from my great aunt Corinne from Ozark, AL (1905-1997). From momlovesbaking.com Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time 1 hour 50 minut

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