Fig marmalade

This fig marmalade isn’t conscionable for spreading connected bread, though it’s large connected a slice of caller sourdough. We urge you try serving it connected a food and charcuterie committee – it’s the cleanable pairing.

Preparation and cooking time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

(About 1 kg)

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) caller figs, preferably with greenish skin, ripe, stems and skin removed, chopped into small pieces
• 300 g (1 ½ cups) sugar
• 50 ml (3 ½ tbsp) citrus juice
• 100 ml (scant ½ cup) water

Method

1. Place the figs successful a saucepan, adhd the sugar and simmer implicit debased vigor for astir 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is partially dissolved and the figs merchandise their juices.
2. Add the citrus foodstuff and water, summation the vigor and bring to a boil.
3. Stir until the sugar has wholly dissolved, skimming disconnected immoderate foam that rises to the surface.
4. Reduce the vigor and simmer mildly for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly, until the effect breaks down and the jam thickens.
5. Remove from the vigor and instantly capable sterilized jars to the top.
6. Seal with lids, invert the jars and fto them chill completely.
7. Store successful a cool, acheronian spot for respective months.

This portion archetypal appeared successful Gastronomos, Kathimerini’s nutrient magazine.