Fig jam

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Confettura di fichi
Italy is known for its delicious and varied jams. One of them is fig jam, which is a popular delicacy in many Italian regions. The subtle sweetness of figs, combined with the slightly sour note of lemon juice and zest, gives this jam a distinctive taste. Whether used as a spread for breakfast, as a topping on yogurt or as an accompaniment to cheese and salami, this jam is versatile and goes perfectly with many dishes. In this recipe, we'll show you how to easily make your own Italian fig jam.
Amount
250
g jam
Ingredients list
  • 300 g figs
  • 125 g sugar
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 4 g lemon zest
  • 20 ml water
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 176kcal
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 176kcal
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Directions
  • First, thoroughly wash the figs, peel them and remove the stems. Then cut into quarters and set aside.
  • Now grate approx. 4g (0.1oz) of zest from a well-washed organic lemon and set aside. Squeeze the lemon and collect the required 15ml (1tbsp) juice.
  • Now put the figs in a cooking pot with the extracted lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and water.
  • Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Skim off the foam that forms on the surface with the help of a skimmer.
  • Then remove from heat and leave to cool. On the surface should form a thin skin, which must be mixed with the jam.
  • Now fill the lukewarm jam into disinfected preserving jars. Make sure that 1 cm of air is kept free from the lid. Screw on the disinfected lids tightly, but not too tightly. The heat from the jam will create a vacuum, which will preserve the product for a long time. Then allow to cool completely.
  • The fig jam is now ready and can be enjoyed.
    Buon appetito!

Tip

The jam can be stored in a vacuum, dry and dark place for about 3 months.
Calories: 176kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 45g (15%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated fatty acids: 1g (5%)

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