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A Jar of Homemade Fig Jam with Rosemary

Karen's Fresh Fig Jam with Rosemary

A Delicious Jam from Ripe Seasonal Figs - with a hint of Balsamic Vinegar and Fresh Rosemary.So many uses! Spoon on toast - Create My Fig-Balsamic Dressing - Use a Glaze for the Grill.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 1 tablespoon portions
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh figs
  • 3/4 cup pure cane sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar* (no caramel coloring)
  • 3 tablespoons filtered water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary coarsely chopped or minced

Instructions

  • Use ripe flavorful figs for the best jam!
    Wash and dry the figs. Cut away the stems. Dice the figs into 1/4" pieces.
  • Add the figs to a non-reactive 2 quart pot, add sugar and stir well. Let stand for one hour - will become beautifully syrupy.
  • Bring the figs to a boil, then lower to a simmer, stirring. Add balsamic vinegar and water, stir then leave to cook at a simmer for 10 minutes. Now that the jam is thicker, stir from time to time for the next 10 minutes until thickened and jam-like.
  • See photo - jam is perfectly set when a wooden spoon is dragged in the bottom of the pot and it is only runny a bit... has thickened nicely.
  • Let cool 5 minutes, then add the chopped rosemary and stir in.
    When cool enough to taste you can add 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla if you like.

Storing the jam:

  • Add jam to a clean sterile jar when warm, screw the lid on a bit and tighten when fully cooled. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Makes: 1 1/2 cups.
*Caramel coloring is an artificial coloring - used  to darken the vinegar to make it have a look more consistent with what we think of as balsamic vinegar. Known to contain a potentially carcinogenic chemical. 
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: jam, Side Dish
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: fig jam, fig jam with rosemary
Nutrition Facts
Karen's Fresh Fig Jam with Rosemary
Amount per Serving
Calories
39
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
45
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
27
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.