Fig jam spread onto white bread

Fig jam

Name: Fig jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 2 x 500ml jars
Ingredients: 1kg ripe figs quartered; 1 large orange zested; 400g granulated sugar; 1 lemon juiced, plus strips of zest, to serve (optional)

Esther Clark

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Makes 2 x 500ml jars

Easy

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

plus cooling

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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

Gluten-free

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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1kg ripe figs

quartered
1 large orange

zested
400g granulated sugar
1 lemon

juiced, plus strips of zest, to serve (optional)

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Nutrition: Per tbsp

kcal49
fat0g
saturates0g
carbs11g
sugars11g
fibre1g
protein0.4g
salt0.02g

Method

step 1

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.
step 2

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.

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