Monday, July 30, 2012

Rosemary Fig Jam


Time for the Secret Recipe Club again. This month I was assigned  Heather's blog  Farmgirl Gourmet. I was simply delighted to go through Heather's blog since she believes in things I hold close to my heart,- homegrown, local, sustainable and delicious. It was really difficult to narrow down to one recipe, but I finally chose Rosemary Fig Jam. I really enjoyed preparing this jam and savoured the flavours even more.

Rosemary Fig Jam
(makes 3 1/2 pint jars)
Ingredients-
5cups figs, stemmed and cut into 1/2 inch dice
3/4 cup sugar
2/3cup port wine or Merlot
2 Rosemary sprigs
1 lemon zested
/4tsp kosher salt

Preparation-
  • In a medium saucepan add the diced figs and sugar. Allow to macerate for 20minutes. Add the wine, rosemary sprigs, lemon zest and salt and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thick like jam. Discard the rosemary sprigs
  • Prepare canning jars and fill with the hot jam mixture. Place lids and bands on and process in a water bath for 15 minutes. Allow to cool on a kitchen towel and check for proper sealing.

16 comments:

  1. yum! I am definitely trying this! Fellow Group D SRC Member.

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  2. Awesome!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this jam. It is one of my favorites as well. Happy SRC Day!! :)

    Heather

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  3. Jam looks great...perfect for a piece of toast!

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  4. LOVELY recipe and Heather has some lovely ones to choose from too....GREAT SCR post! Karen from Lavender and Lovage and Group D

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  5. I have a fig tree which is bursting with fruit and rosemary bushes galore, I think this a perfect recipe to make very soon. Great SRC pick.

    If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my group "A" SRC entry: Double Chocolate Mousse Cake.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  6. I've been looking at a lot of different jams that utilize herbs as well lately. Sounds like such a good mix. I bet it's amazing on English muffins!

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  7. Wow, that jam looks incredible. I have never made jam and don't have much experience with figs, I think you have just motivated me to give both a try. I love being the newest member of SRC, it was just a bummer that I was orphan this month due to an error. Oh well, looking forward to all the post next month!

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  8. Ah fig jam is one of my favorite things ever! This recipe sounds amazing. Will have to try this one out!

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  9. Oooo ... Yum yum ....
    Figs N Wine that feels like a combination to die for. I can almost taste the beauty mix of flavours. Gotta find myself some figs.

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  10. Oh, great flavors of this jam!! I just bought my first ever canner and am definitely bookmarking this one to make! Thanks for the great SRC post! :)

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  11. Oh my goodness what an elegant jam. This sounds delicious and what a wonderful mixture of flavors. Great SRC pick!

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  12. homegrown, local, sustainable & delicious are my middle names! ....that would make a very long name. haha..

    happy belated SRC reveal day darling! if you like, you are welcome to share your seasonal recipe at my Fresh Foods Blog Hop :)

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  13. what a wonderful recipe! I just have made plum strawberry jam. Homemade jams are so delicious. Can imagine the amazing flavor of the fig jam. yummy :)

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  14. Love the combination and such a nice colour!

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  15. Hi! I'm visiting from SRC Group D. I've never made my own jam and the flavours here sound interesting. It looks delicious and I would love to try a bit :)

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