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Ruby Port Fig Jam

Recipe from Food Network

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
processing time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh figs chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 vanilla bean scraped, for seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons ruby port
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Bring figs, sugar, the seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar melts.
  2. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until a drop of the mixture sets on a chilled plate, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and ruby port.
  4. Fill sterilized jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace, then seal and process for 10 minutes. Process according to Ball's procedures.
  5. Jam can also be stored in sterilized jars in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • This jam is best cooked in small batches of 3-4 pounds. 
  • Following the Ball manufacturing website's instructions for proper canning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1person Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 32IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Serving 1person
Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 32IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.