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“Fig Jam”

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 1/2-pint jars

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds fresh figs washed, stemmed and cut into ½ inch pieces
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme leaves picked
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup honey

Instructions

  • Place the the fig pieces with the lemon juice, zest, thyme, sea salt, and water in a large, nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add the honey and simmer the figs over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and the liquid runs off the side of a spoon in thick, heavy drops, about 20 minutes.
  • Ladle the jam into six 1/2-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Close the jars and let cool to room temperature. Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months or process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Variations: Substitute white port, Grand Marnier or your other favorite liqueur for the water. Substitute rosemary for the thyme. Substitute high quality white or red balsamic for the lemon juice.