Apricot Miso Jam

Name: Apricot Miso Jam
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 cups chopped dried apricots; 1 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries; 1 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine; 1 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1 whole star anise; 1 1 small bay leaf; 1 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger; 1 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso

From the kitchen of Carly

Dried apricots and tart cherries transform into glossy, complex jam with sake, citrus, and warm spices bound together in a spice bundle. A whisper of miso adds depth and savory intrigue. Spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or pair with sharp cheese.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 cups chopped dried apricots
11/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries
11/2 cup sake or dry white wine
11/4 cup fresh orange juice
11 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 whole star anise
11 small bay leaf
11/2 cinnamon stick
11/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
11 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso

Instructions

Combine 2 cups chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries, 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan; let soak for 2 hours. Place 1 whole star anise, 1 small bay leaf, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger in the center of a layer of cheesecloth. Gather up edges; tie with kitchen twine to form a bundle. Add to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.