FIG JAM

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Give the gift of homemade fig jam to family and friends. It's the perfect partner to a fresh loaf at breakfast time, or try swirled into natural yogurt

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Condiment

Time 40m

Yield Makes 2 x 500ml jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg ripe figs , quartered
1 large orange , zested
400g granulated sugar
1 lemon , juiced, plus strips of zest, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the figs and 150ml water in a large heavy based saucepan. Bring to a simmer and gently bubble for 5 mins or until the figs have softened and released their juices. Add the orange zest, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring regularly for around 5-7 mins or until thick, skimming off any skum that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for 10 mins.
  • Ladle the mixture into sterilised jars. Seal with the lids and leave to cool completely. Will keep for six months unopened and 2 weeks in the fridge once opened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

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