Fig jam

Jam recipe for 4 - 8 people, takes only 20 mins; recipe has fig, orange, granulated sugar and lemon.

Fig jam

Fig jam

Recipe by Chef Soomro Course: Jam
Servings

4 - 8

servings
Prep time

20 mins

Ingredients

  • Lemon: 1 lemon, juiced, plus strips of zest, to serve (optional)
  • Orange: 1 large orange, zested
  • Granulated Sugar: 400g granulated sugar
  • Fig: 1kg ripe figs, quartered

Directions

  1. Put the figs and 150ml water in a large heavy basedsaucepan. Bring to a simmer and gently bubble for 5 mins or until the figs have softened and released their juices. Add the orange zest, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring regularly for around 5-7 mins or until thick, skimming off any skum that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for 10 mins.
  2. Ladle the mixture intosterilised jars. Seal with the lids and leave to cool completely.Will keep for six months unopened and 2 weeks in the fridge once opened.