Fresh figs are one of my favorite summer treats. I love to eat them fresh with a touch of honey. Figs are easy to preserve for enjoying after the growing season. Try this jam with fresh bread, goat cheese, and a glass of wine – a great combination for an intimate cocktail party or gathering of friends.
- Category: Sauces Jams And Preserves
Ingredients
- Juice & Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe figs, stems removed and cut in half
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Wash your figs and remove the stems.
- Chop the figs in a food processor. Don't over process; they should be a little chunky.
- Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, figs, sugar and spices. Cover and allow to stand for about 2 hours to draw the juices. Give the mixture a stir now and then to help dissolve the sugar.
- Place the fig mixture in a heavy bottomed, large sauce pan.
- Over a medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent liquid from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the mixture reaches the consistency of jam, remove it from the heat and stir in the walnuts. You may also find it helpful to use a candy thermometer to test the figs' readiness. It should read 200 degrees F.
- Pour the mixture into hot, clean jars and cover tightly.