FIG AND BALSAMIC JAM

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Serve with goat cheese crostini, grilled cheese sandwiches, brie, pork, etc. From Ad Hoc at Home, Thomas Keller.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs fresh black mission figs, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (use a good-quality sweet balsamic)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, tied into a sachet
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a sachet in a large saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring to break up the large pieces of fig, keeping a chunky consistency, until the jam reaches 220 degrees F. Remove from the heat.
  • Remove the sachet and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Spoon the jam into a canning jar or other storage container, cover, and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 58.3, Protein 1

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