Fig Jam

Majid Al-SharifChef

Ingredients

• Figs
  1 kilogram
• Sugar
  500 grams
• Lemon Juice
  1 teaspoon
• Citric Acid
  0.3 teaspoon

Steps

1. 1

   To make the syrup, add sugar with two cups of water and bring to a boil until it thickens somewhat.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   10 min
2. 2

   To make the jam, wash the figs and add them to the syrup, stirring gently and continuously, and do not forget to remove the scum from the syrup.

   10 min
3. 3

   Keep the heat very low to maintain the shape of the figs so that each one remains whole and not mashed. When it turns a honey color, add the lemon juice and let it simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

   5 min
4. 4

   Once the jam cools, pack it into a dry, clean jar and store it.

   Required Tools:

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   Jar

   5 min
5. 5

   If we want to use the jam as a hospitality treat, strain it from the syrup, then dip each fig in coconut and arrange it on a plate, then garnish with raw nuts as desired (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios, etc.).

   5 min

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)

Sugarper 100g

Energy387 kcal

Carbohydrate100 g

Total Sugars100 g

Lemon Juiceper 100g

Energy20 kcal

Protein0.1 g

Carbohydrate5 g

Total Sugars1 g

Water94 g

Citric Acidper 100g

Energy300 kcal

Carbohydrate99 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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