fig jam two ways

How To Make fig jam two ways

• Step 1
  FIG JAM:
• Step 2
  In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add figs, sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir well.
• Step 3
  When the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until it thickens, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Step 4
  While it’s cooking, crush the fruit using either the tip of a wooden spoon or a meat chopper.
• Step 5
  When time is up, using an immersion blender, process until the consistency is somewhat smooth keeping some little chunks in it.
• Step 6
  Remove from the heat and fill up the sterilized jars, leaving ½-inch head space at the top. Wipe the rims, apply the snap lids and screw bands.
• Step 7
  Place the jars in a boiling water bath and when the water returns to a full boil, process the jars for 10 minutes.
• Step 8
  Remove the jars and place them on a wire rack away from any draft to cool completely. After 12 hours, place them in a cool dark area for later use. Yields 2 -250 ml jars
• Step 9
  FIG BALSAMIC JAM:
• Step 10
  In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add figs, sugar, red wine, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and cayenne pepper; stir well.
• Step 11
  When the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until it thickens, about 20 minutes, stirring often.
• Step 12
  While it’s cooking, crush the fruit using either the tip of a wooden spoon or a meat chopper.
• Step 13
  When time is up, using an immersion blender, process until the consistency is somewhat smooth keeping some little chunks in it.
• Step 14
  Remove from the heat and ladle the jam into the sterilized jars, leaving ½-inch head space at the top. Wipe the rims, apply the snap lids and screw bands.
• Step 15
  Place the jars in a boiling water bath and when the water returns to a full boil, process the jars for 10 minutes.
• Step 16
  Remove the jars and place them on a wire rack away from any draft to cool completely. After 12 hours, place them in a cool dark area for later use. Yields 2 -250 ml jars
• Step 17
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