Ginger Fig Jam

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 ounce fresh ginger, 1/4 cup peeled sliced super thin and the rough chop
• 2 lbs fresh figs, 4 cups pureed with some chunks
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 1/2 lbs sugar, 3/12 cups
• 1 orange, zest and fruit chopped with no pith

Recipe

• 1 prepare boiling water canner. wash and heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. do not boil. set bands aside.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a non reactive heavy bottom pot.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.
• 5 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.