Fig Jam
My family's fig jam recipe, perfect for serving with brie and crostini!
Servings 40 tablespoons
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups figs stems removed and sliced in half
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 lemon thinly sliced and seeds removed
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier orange liqueur
Instructions
- First Day: Wash figs in cold water and drain. Cut stems off and cut figs in half
- Place the figs in a large saucepan, and cover with sugar. Let figs stand overnight.
- Second Day: Thinly slice the lemon and remove seeds. Add the slices to the fig pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir often.
- After it begins to boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, continuing to stir.
- Remove from the stove and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Add the fig mixture to the blender and blend until pureed.
- Add the Grand Marnier and stir until blended. Pour the fig jam into sterilized jars with tops and refrigerate.
Notes
This recipe yields 2 1/2 cups of fig jam.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 2mg