One of my all-time favorite recipes. It is so easy, versatile and delicious. It takes just a minimum amount of ingredients and the prep is barely 10 minutes if that. The only trouble is you can’t eat it right away.
Delicious over toast points, warmed over baked brie, as a side to pork or over grilled fish.
Fig, Ginger and Lime Jam
Yield:
4 cups
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh figs, cut into (1/4-inch) pieces (about 6 cups) or combine 1 pound fresh strawberries, halved, stems removed with 1 pound figs
- 1 1/2 cups raw sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl Mash fig mixture with your hands or a fork until combined. Refrigerate, covered for at least an hour.
- Scoop into a medium sized saucepan. (Note-use a good saucepan with a heavy bottom to prevent sticking).
- Slowly, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat; simmer 20-30 minutes, just until mixture begins to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Place into a glass storage container, allow to cool completely before covering then refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
