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Fig and Thyme Jam

By Ashley Christensen

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Fig and Thyme JamJeremy Liebman

Chef Ashley Christensen serves this jam with cheese and thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto as a sweet-and-salty starter.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup sorghum syrup or honey
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 sprigs thyme
Pinch of sea salt
1 pound fresh figs, stemmed, quartered

Preparation

  1. Place sorghum syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add orange zest, thyme sprigs, and pinch of salt. Simmer sorghum mixture for 1 minute. Add figs. Continue to simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until figs are soft but still hold their shape, 5-10 minutes, depending on firmness of figs. Let jam cool. DO AHEAD: Jam can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to a jar. Cover and chill.

TagsJamSpreadsFigFruitSorghumRice & GrainsDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerEasyPickle & PreserveBon Appétit
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