Small Batch Spiced Fig & Plum Jam
Lovely for entertaining and the perfect addition to any gift basket, this decadent recipe for homemade Spiced Fig & Plum Jam will be your new favorite preserve! Yields 3-4 half pints
Servings 0
Ingredients
- 1 lb Black Mission figs, chopped small and woody stems removed
- 1 lb purple plums, chopped small and pits removed
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar (about 1 lb)
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- First, prepare your jars and lids as per proper canning procedure.
- Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive dutch oven or preserving pot over medium high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat slightly, and allow to simmer until your jam reaches the proper set, about 20 -30 minutes. Stir often to keep your jam from burning to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove from heat and pour the finished jam into prepared jars leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles with a chopstick or bubbler. Wipe the rims clean, apply the lids, and tighten the rings to finger-tip tightness. Process for 15 minutes in a water bath canner to seal.
- Once processed, set the jars on a folded kitchen towel and let them rest undisturbed for 24 hours. Properly sealed jars will keep for up to one year in a cool dark place; any that have not sealed should be put in the fridge and eaten first.