Recipe for How to make homemade fig jam

Ingredients

• 1 kg ripe figs, quartered
• The zest of 1 large orange
• 400 gr. crystal Sugar
• The juice of 1 lemon and strips of zest for serving (optional)

Implementation

step 1

Put the figs and 150ml water in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until the figs are soft and have released their juices.

step 2

Add the orange zest, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly, for about 5-7 minutes or until the mixture thickens, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

step 3

Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes.

step 4

Pour the mixture into sterilized jars. Seal with the lids and allow to cool completely.