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Fig and orange jam

A batch of jam to remind you of summer all year long.

Course Breakfast
Keyword fig, Jam, orange

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg ripe figs
  • 3 whole oranges
  • 50 ml lemon juice
  • 100 ml orange-flavoured alcohol such as Triple Sec - or Cointreau for more of a kick
  • 800 g granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Plan ahead!

  2. Top and tail the figs and remove the skins with a knife. Cut the figs in half and then into smaller chunks.

  3. Zest all three oranges and add this to the figs.

  4. Peel the oranges and cut out each segment so you have none of the membrane or pith. Chop the segments into small pieces and add to the figs.

  5. Add the lemon juice, alcohol and sugar and let the ingredients get to know each other for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

  6. When you're ready to make the jam, pour the mixture into a heavy-based pan and cook on a low heat until the sugar has dissolved, stirring.

  7. Boil steadily for about 20 minutes, in which time the mixture will have thickened. Test the setting point with the wrinkle test.

  8. Pour into warm, sterilised jars and seal straight away.