Description
Rustic fig and hazelnut preserves bring Mediterranean sunshine onto your breakfast table, dancing with rich nutty undertones and sweet fruit essence. Spoon this luxurious spread over warm toast or swirl into creamy yogurt for an indulgent culinary moment you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped hazelnuts
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Thickening Agent:
- 1 packet (49.6 grams or 1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- Gather ripe, plump figs and prepare all ingredients for the preserve creation.
- Select a spacious, heavy-bottomed saucepan to ensure even heat distribution during cooking.
- Combine chopped figs, granulated sugar, roughly crushed hazelnuts, warm cinnamon, aromatic cloves, and zesty ginger into the pan.
- Sprinkle powdered fruit pectin evenly across the mixture to help with proper thickening.
- Position pan over high heat, stirring vigorously to prevent ingredient settling and promote uniform mixture.
- Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, continuously whisking to prevent scorching and ensure ingredient integration.
- Reduce temperature to medium, creating a gentle simmer that allows flavors to meld and preserve to develop richness.
- Continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes, periodically stirring to maintain consistent texture and prevent sticking.
- Remove pan from heat source, allowing preserve to rest and gradually cool for optimal consistency.
- Transfer preserve to sterilized glass containers while still slightly warm for easy pouring and sealing.
- Let preserve cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating, which will help it set and intensify its complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh figs for the most vibrant and sweet flavor in your preserves.
- Toast hazelnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty richness and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use a low-sugar pectin if you want to reduce overall sugar content without compromising the jam’s texture.
- Consider adding a splash of orange zest or bourbon for an unexpected and sophisticated flavor twist that complements the fig and hazelnut combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg