Hey guys! I hope you are all having a fabulous day. Today was just such a good day for me. I was in a rut a few days back but today I seem to have found my groove again.
My husband and I have been staying in our home since Nov 2014. We have a fig tree across our front door and I actually only found out about it last year. How did I find out? Well, the parrots that are roaming around Pasadena were feasting on them!! I’ve always loved figs, though I haven’t tried them outside of a fig bar. I see so many yummy looking food with figs that I decided to make sure I try them out this year.
I first used them as a topping on my breakfast oats together with some strawberries. My first verdict: it was pretty bland–taste was very subtle but nonetheless, I know it’s healthy and fiber packed, so I enjoyed it 🙂
This morning, I took my cat for a short playtime outside. I noticed how abundant the figs were on our tree and saw how so many were already falling off and being wasted. I took action right away and picked as much as I could reach. I’m aware of how fast they don’t last so I went over to Pinterest and looked for ways to eat it. At first I thought I was just going to dry them out but I saw this super easy recipe by KitchenKeepers and was immediately sold.
So here’s how I made my Jam/Chutney:
(I use the term Jam and Chutney very loosely because my consistency would fall under both hehe)
I used:
- 2 lbs. Ripe Figs
- 1 Ripe Apple (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup Pure Cane Sugar
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
STEPS:
- Wash Figs and cut them into quarters
- In a sauce pan, add all your ingredients. (Everything–fruits, spices, and vinegar!)
- Bring it to boil, stir everything while mashing the figs.
- Lower heat and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
- While you continue cooking it, stir occasionally and mash the figs to your desired consistency.
- When done, transfer to glass containers (I used mason jars that we have sitting at home.)
They are sooo yummy! I can’t believe how easy it is to make 😀
Do you can or make home-made jams? What kind is your favorite and what’s your favorite way to eat figs? Let me know in the comments 🙂
I would give this a try for sure. It looks amazing.
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Thank you! It’s certainly different from store-bought ones!
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This looks so good
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Store bought is so convenient but doesn’t look that good.
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couldn’t agree more! I still buy store bought though :p
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Nammm!!! I always wanted to make homemade jam… and this one looks so yummy! Might have to give it a try 😀
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I didn’t know making home-made jams were so easy! I’m sure you will love it!
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This sounds interesting— i would like to try this. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
— DT | Here I Scribble
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You’re welcome! Let me know what you think when you do 🙂
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Love this! Thanks for showing me how to make fig jam, it’s perfect for the season plus who can resist the goodness of fig! I’m keeping the recipe!
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That made me smile! You will love it, for sure!
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I love making jams out of my favorite fruits, it’s awesome and it’s also better than most of the products that you can buy in the groceries. I would love to make this for us at home, thanks for the instructions!
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After making this, I cannot wait to try experimenting with other fruits as well. Thanks, Elizabeth!
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I love home made jelly and jam can’t settle for store bought ones anymore.
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Omg I love figs! It’s so depressing that I always miss them being ripe when I go to the sea-side lately (our neighbours have a huge fig tree so I always “borrow” few if I have the chance :P)
However, even tho I don’t have the chance to make a fig jam, my mom and I always make strawberry and currants jam, because we have those at home
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Wow, sounds so easy to make. We will do this on the weekends. Love the idea.
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Super easy! Let me know what you think when you make it 🙂
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looks delicious I love jams!
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I never knew about chutney until I stumbled upon some fall themed blogs. It looks tasty and if I ever get the opportunity, I’ll give it a try.
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All you need is a couple of hours to make it. You won’t regret doing so if you do 🙂
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Yum! I’ve never had figs, even though they grow in our back yard…
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Believe it or not, this is the second time I had figs and the tree is in our backyard, too :p
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I love chutneys and would buy this one right now! 🙂
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I don’t sell them but if you only lived close, I would love to give you some to try!
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Oh my gosh I would loveeee to try this one day. Now that I’m getting older I want to try making new things. 🙂
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I feel you, hun! I try to do one thing I really want to try atleast once a month 🙂
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