Fig & Ginger Jam

 

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Fig & Ginger Jam

Delicious tangy flavours of candied ginger and lemon cut the sweet taste of the figs.
(Adapted from BBC Food. Original by C.J. Jackson.)



CuisinePreserving the Harvest










Servings

Prep Time



6pints

1hour









Cook Time



20minutes















Servings

Prep Time



6pints

1hour









Cook Time



20minutes













Ingredients








7cups

ripe figswashed, diced - about 15 - 18 lg. figs

8 1/2cups

granulated sugar

1 1/2 tbsp

ground ginger

1

ripe cooking applepeeled and diced small (for pectin)

4 tbsp

crystallised stem gingerchopped roughly

5tbsp

white or cider vinegar

3

lemonsjuice only

1 cup

water












Recipe Notes

Prepare jars.

Mix all ingredients in a large saucepan.

Mix over low heat until sugar has dissolved.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fruit is soft.

Skim off foam as needed.

Pour into warm jars and cover and seal by your favourite method.

Label and store in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks to allow the flavours to develop.