How to Make Fig-Balsamic Jam

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Make Fig-Balsamic Jam

How to Make Fig-Balsamic Jam

Taken from Cooks' Illustrated DIY Cookbook.

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Step 1 of 5
Stem and roughly chop figs. Bring cut figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and water to boil in 12-in skillet over medium-high heat.

Stem and roughly chop figs. Bring cut figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and water to boil in 12-in skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2 of 5
Once boiling, add remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium-low for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat when rubber spatula leaves a distinct trail across bottom of skillet and mixture is jam-like.

Once boiling, add remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium-low for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat when rubber spatula leaves a distinct trail across bottom of skillet and mixture is jam-like.

Step 3 of 5
Remove from skillet and transfer to food processor. Pulse ~6 times, till uniform but still chunky.

Remove from skillet and transfer to food processor. Pulse ~6 times, till uniform but still chunky.

Step 4 of 5
Transfer to three 8-oz -or- six 4-oz jars and let come to room temperature.  Clean rims, seal with lids, and store in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Transfer to three 8-oz -or- six 4-oz jars and let come to room temperature. Clean rims, seal with lids, and store in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Step 5 of 5
Served here on baguette slices with goat cheese and blue cheese (and apothic red wine). Cheers!

Served here on baguette slices with goat cheese and blue cheese (and apothic red wine). Cheers!

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Supplies

1 ½ Pounds Fresh figs

1 ¼ Cups Sugar

½ Cups Balsamic vinegar

½ Cups Water

2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

1 Tablespoon Yellow mustard seeds

1 Teaspoon Minced fresh rosemary

1 Pinch Salt

¼ Teaspoons Black pepper

8-oz or 4-oz jelly jars

Ashley Aboutaleb

my husband loves figs

Ashley Aboutaleb 8 months ago

Jennifer Foshizzle

Wish I had seen this in he spring when our fig tree was going bonkers! Will try when we get more. Thanks!

Jennifer Foshizzle 8 months ago

Vanessa S.

Must try this!!!!!

Vanessa S. 8 months ago

Nicole S.

I wish I had that many and delicious figs...!!

Nicole S. 8 months ago

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