Fig-Blackberry-Orange Jam

We love to stir this intensely fruity jam into plain yogurt, so we usually take it off the heat when the mixture is still a bit runny. Cook longer for a thicker consistency. Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill. Notes: To see whether the jam has cooked long enough to thicken to your taste, put a tablespoonful onto a well-chilled plate (you can put the plate in the freezer 20 minutes ahead of time). When it contacts the cold plate, the jam will thicken immediately, giving you a sense of its final consistency.

2 pounds (about 2 pints) ripe figs, rinsed, stem ends trimmed, and cut into quarters

6 ounces (1/2 pint) blackberries, rinsed

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

Step 1

In a 4-quart pan over medium-high heat, combine figs, blackberries, sugar, and orange juice. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until liquid has the consistency of thick maple syrup, about 12 minutes. Stir in orange zest. Boil, stirring often, another 2 minutes, or until mixture reaches desired thickness (see notes).

Step 2

Remove jam from heat and let cool at room temperature 15 minutes. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours in refrigerator before using. Jam keeps, chilled, up to 4 weeks.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 29Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 0.2g1%

* 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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Fig-Blackberry-Orange Jam