In our time jam from figs is a great delicacy. It is not only incredibly tasty, but also very useful! Today we will tell you how to cook it.
What is the use of jam from figs? Firstly, jam from figs contains a lot of vitamins, and syrup, brewed from this berry, is used as a laxative. Secondly, fig fruits are very useful in diseases of the cardiovascular system, due to the high content of potassium. Also in figs there is a lot of iron, which is so necessary for anemia. Jam made from figs excellently removes heat and restores strength. It should be noted that this fruit is contraindicated in people suffering from diabetes, pancreatitis or other acute gastrointestinal disease.
How to prepare classic jam from figs?
Many people ask themselves: how to make jam from figs? The recipe for this jam is quite simple. Consider with you some interesting options.
So, to cook classic sweetness, you need to follow the next recipe for making jam from figs.
Ingredients:
- figs - 1 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- water - 300 ml;
- citric acid - to taste.
Preparation
For jams, it is better to choose medium-sized berries, light ones, because the dark ones will have to cut the peel, since it is more rigid. First you need to wash the figs, process, carefully remove the tails and pierce it in several places with a toothpick. We make piercings so that the fig cooks well inside. Then, pour water into the enamel pan and put it on the fire. Once the water boils, pour out the pre-processed figs and cook for about 10 minutes. We take it from the boiling water and rinse well with cold water. We spread the berries on a dry towel and leave to drain.
While the fig is drying, you need to make a syrup for the future jam. Take the pan, pour 300 ml of water and add 1 kg of sugar. We put it on the fire and stir until it's a homogeneous syrup. Add the figs and cook for about 40 - 45 minutes. The cooking time depends on the ripeness of the selected fig. If initially it was greenish, then it is better to cook it longer, and if the fruit was ripe, it will be enough for 35 minutes. For a few minutes before the end of the cooking, we add citric acid to taste and mix everything thoroughly. In the pre-sterilized jars we shift the resulting jam, fill it with syrup and cover with lids. Useful and tasty jam for the winter is ready!
Jam with fig and lemon
If you do not like a very sweet jam, and do not know how to cook jam from a fig with sour, then this recipe is especially for you.
Ingredients:
- figs - 1 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- water - 300 ml;
- lemon - 1 pc.
Preparation
We cook classic jam from figs, the recipe of which is indicated just above. In the end, add a thinly sliced lemon. It is the juice and lemon peel that will give the wine an extra flavor and aroma. This jam turns out to be very gentle, not too sweet and original to the taste.
Jam from figs with hazelnuts
Ingredients:
- figs - 1 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- hazelnut - 100 g.
Preparation
We take the processed figs and in each berry we put in advance roasted hazelnuts. We fall asleep with sugar and leave for a day, so that the fig gives juice. We put it on the fire, bring it to a boil, and cook on a slow fire for 45 minutes, like a classic jam. Then we put the obtained yummy into jars and roll it up. Well, be sure to leave some jam for the trial.
We wish you a pleasant tea with a delicious jam from figs!