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Fig Balsamic Jam
Course
Condiment
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
cup
Author
Pam - For the Love of Cooking
Equipment
Small Saucepan
Immersion Blender
Small glass jar
Ingredients
10
oz
fresh figs, stems discarded & quartered
¼
cup
white sugar
1½-2
tbsp
balsamic vinegar, to taste depending on the desired level of tanginess
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Pinch (or two) crushed red pepper flakes, to taste depending on the desired level of spiciness
Instructions
Place the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 40-45 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Use an
immersion blender
to make it smooth, if desired. Cool completely.
Store jam in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy!