Name: Fig and Thyme Jam
Cook time: 10 minutes
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

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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

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.

TagsJam Spreads Fig Fruit Sorghum Rice & Grains Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Pickle & Preserve Bon Appétit

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