Fresh figs
are in season now. I have only tasted the dried figs. And I have seen the fresh
figs in market I wish to give a try and I couldn't wait to try my hand at
making my own home made Fig jam! Making this jam is actually very simple and
it turned out great!and Its taste amazing!
Ingredients
Fresh Figs – 500 grms
Granulated sugar – 2 cups or 1:1 Ratio
Lemon Zest (grated) – ½ lemon
Lemon Juice –1 tsp
Method:
1. Remove the stems
of the figs, wash & drain them. Cut into quarters or chop them up if you
want jam in a paste like consistency.
2. After de-stemming
the figs weigh them again & use sugar which is half the weight of the figs.
. If you wish to make a very sweet jam you can use figs and sugar in the ratio
of 1:1
3. In a large saucepan, combine the figs, sugar, and lemon
juice and zest. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring constantly
until the mixture thickens.
4. Check the
consistency of the jam. If the jam is thick enough to your preference, turn off
heat. Continue cooking to further thicken jam.
5. Turn off the flame and spoon the mixture into sterilized
jars .when the mixture is still hot (once the mixture cools it will get sticky
and it will be hard to handle). Leave the jar lids open until the mixture has
cooled. Close the lids and store in a cool place.
6. Enjoy the jam with
some warm bread & butter!