Fig Jam
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serves:
64
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yield:
64 servings
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ready in:
1 hour 30 mins
(10 mins
Prep
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1 hour 20 mins
Cook)
Besides dolloping this on granary toast - try serving this fantastic jam with hard cheeses like Manchego, or serve it warm with ice cream.
ingredients
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2.75kg (6 lb) fresh figs
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1 tablespoon bicarbonate of soda
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2.75L (4 3/4 pints) boiling water
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1.6kg (3 1/2 lb) caster sugar
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1L (1 3/4 pints) water
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1 lemon, sliced
preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, place figs and sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.
- Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large casserole, combine the sugar and the water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the casserole and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon figs into hot, sterilised jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1cm of head space. Top jars with tightly fitting lids. Place in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.