Fig Rosemary And Pine Nut Jam Recipes

FIG ROSEMARY AND PINE NUT JAM

Steps:

• PREPARE boiling water canner. Wash and heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• COMBINE figs, sugar, rosemary and lemon in a non reactive heavy bottom pot.
• Bring to a roiling boil ( full rolling boil over high heat is when stirring it still is boiling while being stirred) When temperature reaches 220 degrees remove rosemary. Carefully add pine nuts and Grand Marnier over no flame then bring back to a boil.
• Carefully ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, be sure the jars are covered by at least 1 inch of water, adjusting for altitude.
• Remove jars and cool in a draft free spot. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Remove bands, wipe jars, label storing in a cool dark pantry for up to 1 year. Or wrap a ribbon if giving for gifts.

ORANGE ROSEMARY FIG JAM

Steps:

• Mix the 1/4 cup sugar and pectin together.
• In a large, deep, nonreactive saucepan, toss all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cooking over high heat, stirring, until the fruit is soft and the liquid runs off the side of a spoon in thick, heavy drops, about 20 minutes. Remove rosemary and discard.
• Spoon the jam into three 1/2-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Close the jars and let cool to room temperature. Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
• Or.
• Place in sterilized Ball jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
• Wipe rims and adjust caps.
• Process half-pints and pints 10 minutes.
• in hot-water bath covering with 2 inches of water.
• Turn flame off and remove lid let sit 5 minutes.
• Remove jars and cool for 12-24 hours.
• You can remove rings and wipe jars.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Optional for those that like it smoother without chunks you can blend the figs using an immersion blender while cooking.
• Altitude times.
• 1,000-3000 for 5 minutes.
• 3000-6000 for 10 minutes.
• 6000-8000 for 15 minutes.
• 8000-10,000 for 20 minutes.

FIG AND HONEY JAM WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine figs, honey, water, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, salt, and ginger in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until figs are soft, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Blend figs with an immersion blender until mixture reaches desired consistency. Stir in walnuts. Cook until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat and pour fig mixture into a container; transfer to the refrigerator.