Auberge Fig And Ginger Jam Confiture Recipes

Steps:

• Put a small plate that in the freezer for later use.
• Wipe the figs, cut off their tops and cut into small pieces.
• Put the figs into a medium sized saucepan with water, lemon juice, almonds and ginger.
• Bring to the boil and turn down heat to a simmer.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes or until figs are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Add the warmed sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
• Bring to the boil and then simmer, gently, for about 10 minutes.
• Test the jam on a cold plate that has been in the freezer, putting a little jam on the plate and returning it to the freezer for a couple of minutes.
• Take the plate out and if jam wrinkles when pushed with a finger it is ready.
• Take the jam off the heat and leave for two minutes.
• Put into sterilised jars and seal immediately.

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and continue simmering for about an hour and a half, stirring often, until the chutney is reduced, thick and richly flavoured. If the chutney becomes too dry, add a splash of water. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding brown sugar, vinegar, or chilli flakes as needed. (Sometimes, depending on the water in the figs, this chutney can take over 2 hours to reduce.).
• Spoon into sterilised jars and seal. The chutney will keep for up to 8 or 9 months, unopened, in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 weeks.

Steps:

• PREPARE boiling water canner. Wash and heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• COMBINE all ingredients in a non reactive heavy bottom pot.
• Bring to a roiling boil ( full rolling boil over high heat is when stirring it still is boiling while being stirred) When temperature reaches 22 degrees remove cinnamon sticks.
• Carefully ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, be sure the jars are covered by at least 1 inch of water, adjusting for altitude.
• Remove jars and cool in a draft free spot. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Remove bands, wipe jars, label storing in a cool dark pantry for up to 1 year. Or wrap a ribbon if giving for gifts.