Ginger Fig Jam Recipes

AUBERGE FIG AND GINGER JAM - CONFITURE

Steps:

• Put the figs, sugar and ground ginger into a large non-metallic bowl, cover and leave for 6-8 hours.
• Just before you are ready to make your jam, warm and sterilise your jam jars and jam pot covers or lids - prepare jars by washing in hot soapy water and leaving to dry and warm in a cool oven - 130C/250F/Gas ½ for 10-15 minutes.
• Transfer the figs and sugar to a large saucepan or preserving pan, add the apple, crystallised ginger, lemons and water. Stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
• Bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the fruit is soft and setting point is reached.
• Remove the jam from the heat and leave to cool for 20-25 minutes. Pour into the warm jam jars and cover/seal straight away.
• Label and store in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks to allow the flavours to develop.

FIG JAM

Steps:

• Put the figs and 150ml water in a large heavy based saucepan. 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.
• Ladle the mixture into sterilised jars. Seal with the lids and leave to cool completely. Will keep for six months unopened and 2 weeks in the fridge once opened.

GINGER FIG JAM

Steps:

• PREPARE boiling water canner. Wash and heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• COMBINE all ingredients in a non reactive heavy bottom pot.
• Bring to a roiling boil ( full rolling boil over high heat is when stirring it still is boiling while being stirred) When temperature reaches 22 degrees remove cinnamon sticks.
• Carefully ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, be sure the jars are covered by at least 1 inch of water, adjusting for altitude.
• Remove jars and cool in a draft free spot. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Remove bands, wipe jars, label storing in a cool dark pantry for up to 1 year. Or wrap a ribbon if giving for gifts.

FIG AND GINGER JAM

Steps:

• Combine the figs, sugar, water, lemon, and ginger in a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice during cooking.
• Remove the lid, turn the cooking temperature to HIGH, and cook 2-3 hours longer, until the jam reaches your desired consistency.
• Ladle the warm jam into clean spring-top glasses (or use screw tops with new lids); let stand until cool.
• Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
• OR spoon into small plastic storage containers and freeze for up to 2 months.