Download Fig jam - Jams & Preserves
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Ingredients

  • 1.6 kg ripe figs
  • 1 cp sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp finely grated
  • lemon zest
  • 1 cup water

Method

Prepare figs by trimming off hard stem-end and slicing each fig into quarters. Place in an appropriately sized saucepan with rest of ingredients. Bring slowly to a simmer and keep simmering for 15 minutes until figs are soft. With a wooden spoon, break up any large pieces and keep cooking slowly for another 10 minutes or so until jam is thick. Store in preserving jars according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Makes about 6 cups