Fig Jam
By: Kevin Tu
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




1 kg figs
1 cup water
2 cups sugar (caster)
1 lemons

Preparation

1 Quarter figs. 2 Place figs, lemon juice and 1/2 the sugar in a bowl, mix well and leave to sit for 3 hours. 3 Put water and remaining sugar in a pan, bring to the boil, stiring, until sugar dissolves, then stop stiring and simmer 5 minutes. 4 Add fruit, bring back to the boil, simmer 40 minutes or until sufficently set, stirring regularly. 5 To test:Remove a tsp of liquid from the jam and place on a plate, allow to cool. If a skin forms and jam holds its shape it is ready. 6 Pour into sterilised jars and seal. 7 Keeps for 3-4 months. 8 Ensure storage jars are well sterilised.