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Nutrition: Per tbsp

  • kcal49
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs11g
  • sugars11g
  • fibre1g
  • protein0.4g
  • salt0.02g
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the figs and 150ml water in a large heavy based saucepan. Bring to a simmer and gently bubble for 5 mins or until the figs have softened and released their juices. Add the orange zest, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring regularly for around 5-7 mins or until thick, skimming off any skum that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for 10 mins.

  • step 2

    Ladle the mixture into sterilised jars. Seal with the lids and leave to cool completely. Will keep for six months unopened and 2 weeks in the fridge once opened.

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AnnCambier

I much prefer the taste but it is very liquid with so little sugar. Any tips?

annc1EWScXmIA

Recipe says to boil for 5-7 minutes after adding sugar!! I boiled for 30 minutes and was still not set plus I added rind of 3 lemons plus the juice. I was using green figs from the garden so perhaps different if purple figs are used? For anyone attempting this jam I would suggest to boil slowly for…

AnnCambier

By the way I also made it with green garden figs.

paula07410

Treat this as a basic recipe that you can customise as it's pretty boring and in need of a lot of pepping up. I used vanilla essence but next time it will be cinnamon or even chinese 5 spice to make something more savoury. Reduce the sugar as it's far too sweet, and also allow a lot longer cooking…

malherbe2021i9RGgV1F

Substitute fresh lemon juice for the water. This does two things: 1) reduces the sweetness (if still too sweet also add some lemon zest), 2) introduces natural pectin (from the lemon) which is a natural gelling agent. This will help counter the "runniness". Note that fresh lemon peel (rind) contains…

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question

Why is it running I am still cooking it has been cooking for 10 minutes and the fig are still in big lumps what should I do

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. This makes quite a soft jam and it will thicken further as it sets. Let us know how you got on. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

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