Strawberry Fig Balsamic Jam Recipe 475 Food

STRAWBERRY FIG JAM

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200°F. Wash and rinse 4, 1-cup canning jars and their lids. Set the jars and lids on a small paper-towel lined sheet pan and transfer to the oven to stay hot.
• Add the sliced fruit to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to chop. Tip the chopped fruit into a 2 or 4 qt saucepan and stir in the lemon juice.
• In a small dish, combine the pectin and 1/4 cup of the sugar, mixing well, then stir into the chopped fruit.
• Adjust the heat under the saucepan to medium-high and bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil while constantly stirring for about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining sugar and the butter. Bring the mixture back to a full, rolling boil for exactly 1 minute while stirring.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and skim off any foam that may have accumulated on top. Ladle the jam into the hot jars.
• If you want to store the jam in the pantry, follow these instructions on how to process jam. Otherwise, store the jam in the fridge for three months or the freezer for six months.

STRAWBERRY FIG JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash figs and strawberries, cut stems off, and slice into fourths.
• Toss figs, strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey (choose the amount of honey according to your taste) into a large pot.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Boil for 20-30 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens. As figs soften, use a potato masher, or a whisk, to mash the figs.
• About 15 minutes into the thickening, add a generous splash of balsamic vinegar.
• Once the mixture thickens to your liking, remove from heat and cool. Jam is finished when the volume has reduced by 1/3 to 1/2.
• Optional: if you prefer the jam to be less chunky, process it in a food processor for a few pulses.
• Store in the fridge for up to a month!

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

FIG AND BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Combine the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a sachet in a large saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring to break up the large pieces of fig, keeping a chunky consistency, until the jam reaches 220 degrees F. Remove from the heat.
• Remove the sachet and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Spoon the jam into a canning jar or other storage container, cover, and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 1 month.

BALSAMIC FIG JAM

Steps:

• In a large measuring cup or a heatproof bowl, add the figs and half of the sugar (1 cup/250 ml) and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Transfer the fig and sugar mixture to a small stainless steel saucepan. (The mixture should come halfway up the sides of the saucepan.) Set over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring from time to time with a silicon spatula. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and transfer back to the measuring cup or heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, then let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight.
• Sterilize jam jars if you do not plan to use the jam within two weeks. (See note below for instructions.) If you plan to use the jam within two weeks, you should still make sure the jars and lids you use are sparkling clean. Clean jars and lids in hot soapy water, then leave to dry while you prepare the jam. You can also run the jars and lids in the dishwasher set at the "sterilization" cycle.
• Transfer the fig and sugar mixture back into the saucepan. Keep a skimmer or a slotted spoon close to the stove. Place a small plate in the refrigerator. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and bring the fruit back to a boil, stirring from time to time with a silicon spatula. Stir in the remaining sugar, the lemon juice, and the balsamic vinegar. Boil, stirring, until the mixture is thick but not to concentrated, about 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises, dipping the spoon or skimmer into the bowl of water to remove the foam.
• To test for doneness, remove the plate from the refrigerator and place a spoonful of jam on it. Wait for 20 seconds, then tilt the plate. The fig jam should only run very slowly. Boil a little longer if it seems too runny, keeping in mind the jam will thicken further as it cools. You want the fig jam to remain spreadable.
• Carefully fill the clean jars with the hot jam, leaving 1/4 inch (a little over 0.5 cm) headspace at the top. Wipe the sealing surface of the jars with a clean paper towel, dampened with hot water, to remove any jelly, jam or sugar crystals. Add clean lids and tighten screw bands.
• To preserve the jam, process according to the instructions below. Otherwise, let the jam cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Unsterilized fig jam and opened jars will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.
• Notes.
• How to sterilize jars and lids for preserving: All jams, jellies, and pickled products processed less than 10 minutes should be filled into sterile empty jars. Since this recipe hits right at the 10-minute mark, I recommend you to sterilize the jars you'll be using if you do not plan on consuming the jam within two weeks.
• To sterilize empty jars: Wash lids and jars in hot soapy water, rinse, then transfer to a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, making sure the water covers the jars by at least 1 inch (2 cm). Keep the lids and jars in hot water until you're ready to fill them. Remove and drain hot sterilized jars one at a time. (Save the water for processing filled jars.) Carefully fill jars with the hot jam, leaving 1/4 inch (a little over 0.5 cm) headspace at the top. Wipe the sealing surface of the jars with a clean paper towel, dampened with hot water, to remove any jelly, jam or sugar crystals. Add clean lids and tighten screw bands.
• Using a jar lifter, return the filled jars to the hot water bath, making sure the jars do not touch each other and the water covers the jars by at least 1 inch (2 cm). Bring the water to a boil, then set a timer for 10 minutes. (Processing time varies to the altitude where you live. See this guide, https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/general/selecting_correct_process_time.html, to select the correct processing time.).
• Using a jar lifter, carefully remove the jars from the hot water and place them directly onto a towel or cake cooling rack, leaving at least one inch of space between the jars during cooling. Avoid placing the jars on a cold surface or in a cold draft. Cool jars upright for 12 to 24 hours while vacuum seal is drawn and the jam or jelly sets up. Let the jars sit undisturbed while they cool. Store the jam in a cool, dark place until ready to use.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK WITH STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Make the jam: Combine the strawberries, sugar, vinegar and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Remove the jam from the pan to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
• Make the bark: Spread the yogurt on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a thin layer (about 1/3-inch thick). Dollop 1/2 cup jam over the yogurt and use a wooden skewer or tip of a knife to swirl. Sprinkle the fruit and chocolate shavings on top. Place in the freezer and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Once frozen, break into pieces.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLACK PEPPER JAM

Steps:

• Crush or finely chop strawberries 1 layer at a time. Measure 6 cups.
• Mix pectin with 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir pectin mixture into berries and continue stirring while bringing to a boil over high heat.
• Add remaining sugar. Continue stirring and boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove jam from heat. Add balsamic vinegar and pepper.
• Ladle into sterilized jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add strawberries and thyme to the sugar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove thyme sprigs. Allow jam to cool and store in the fridge in an airtight container or transfer hot jam to sterilized jars and seal.

FIG JAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together chopped figs and half the sugar. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Transfer figs and sugar to a small stainless or enameled saucepan. (The pan should not be more than twice the volume of the fruit and sugar mixture.) Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula. When mixture comes to a boil, scrape back into bowl and cover with plastic. Let cool, then refrigerate overnight.
• Scrape fig mixture back into the saucepan. Have a skimmer and a bowl of water handy. Place a small plate in the refrigerator. Bring fruit back to a boil over medium heat, stirring. When mixture comes to a boil, stir in remaining sugar, the lemon juice and the balsamic vinegar. Boil, stirring, until mixture is thick but not too concentrated, 10 to 15 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises, dipping the skimmer into the bowl of water to remove the foam.
• To test for doneness, remove plate from refrigerator and place a spoonful of the jam on it. Wait about 20 seconds and tilt the plate. The jam should only run slightly, and slowly. Boil a little longer if it seems too runny, but take care not to cook it until too thick. It needs to be spreadable.
• Transfer to a bowl or a sterilized jar. Cover and let cool, then refrigerate.

STRAWBERRY & FIG BALSAMIC JAM RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cut figs and strawberries into small chunks. 2. Combine figs, strawberries and sugar in a saucepan. 3.Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Add in balsamic vinegar to taste. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until the mixture is reduced and coats the back of a spoon. 4. Transfer jam into a sterilised jar, allowing it to cool completely. Seal and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!