Dried Fig Jam
Description
This Vietnamese beverage features Dried figs (used both. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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homemade and commercial) 5 c ;Water 1/2 c Fresh lemon juice 3 c Sugar Seeds from juiced lemons 1 ts Ground cardamom 1 tb Dark rum
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Place figs in 4 qt pot.
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Add all water, cover pot, bring to a boil and remove pot from heat.
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Let the pot of figs sit for at least an hour to plump them.
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Remove figs from the dark water with a slotted spoon.
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Reserve the water.
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Cut stems off figs with scissors and chop figs medium coarse by hand or in a processor.
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Add lemon juice and sugar to the fig water.
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Set water to a second boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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Tie up seeds into a cheesecloth bundle and drop in fig water.
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Drop the chopped figs into the fig water.
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Bring fig jam to another boil, then let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Jam should be slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat.
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Take out the cheesecloth bag.
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Stir in the rum and cardamom well.
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Ladle into 1 pint jars (1/2 pint works, too), leaving 1/4" headspace.
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Seal jars according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Process jars for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 518.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.1g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 133.0g45%
- Dietary Fiber 20.3g82%
- Sugars 112.0g
- Protein 5.6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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