Balsamic Fig Jam Recipes

FIG AND BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Combine the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a sachet in a large saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring to break up the large pieces of fig, keeping a chunky consistency, until the jam reaches 220 degrees F. Remove from the heat.
• Remove the sachet and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Spoon the jam into a canning jar or other storage container, cover, and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 1 month.

BALSAMIC-FIG JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Trim stem ends from figs. Finely chop or grind figs. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in balsamic glaze.
• Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil; cook exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams and jellies in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.

JALAPENO BALSAMIC FIG PERSERVES

Steps:

• 1. Wash the figs remove the stems, and coarsely chop them.
• 2. In a large saucepan, add the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, peppercorn sachet, lemon juice and jalapenos, Bring them to a simmer over medium high heat, then reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer. Cook stirring to break up large pieces of fig, until the jam reaches 220 degrees F, about 45 minutes to an hour.
• 3. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and stir well. If you prefer smoother jam, you can use an immersion blender to puree the jam.Ladle into sterilized jars, add lids, and rims. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.