Fig and Ginger Jam

Spoon this condiment onto English muffins, dab it on crackers and top with a sliver of Brie cheese, or slather it on toast points and top with smoked salmon or salmon caviar.

Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

• 4  cups  coarsely chopped dark-skinned fresh figs (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey; about 15 large figs)
• 2 1/4  cups  sugar
• 1/3  cup  water
• 1/4  cup  fresh lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons  chopped crystallized ginger
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool; pour into airtight containers.

Note: Refrigerate Fig and Ginger Jam in airtight containers up to six weeks.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

107 (1% from fat)

Fat:

0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

0.3g

Carbohydrate:

27.7g

Fiber:

1.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.2mg

Sodium:

25mg

Calcium:

16mg