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Fig Jam

The deep, sweet earthy tones of figs, highlighted with fresh lemon are found swirling in this gorgeous jam.
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Preserves and Condiments
Servings 3 cups of jam

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Immersion blender or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dried figs, about 22 to 24 figs
  • Zest from 2 lemons, about 1 to 1-½ teaspoons
  • Juice from 2 lemons, about 6 to 6-½ tablespoons
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste or extract

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stems from the figs and cut them in half.
  • Combine the figs with the lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook the figs over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to medium and cook until the liquid has reduced by about half, the color has deepened and the figs have softened slightly, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Let the figs cool for about 10 minutes then stir in the vanilla.
  • Using an immersion blender or blender purée the figs until smooth. The jam will be loose but will firm up slightly when chilled.
  • Keep refrigerated or process the jam in a water bath.