Fig and Thyme Jam

Name: Fig and Thyme Jam
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup sorghum syrup or honey; 1 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 2 sprigs thyme; 1 Pinch of sea salt; 1 1 pound fresh figs; 1 stemmed; 1 quartered

From the kitchen of Carly

Sweet, jammy figs soften in sorghum syrup brightened by orange zest and thyme. This sophisticated spread stays chunky, not overcooked, so you get whole fruit texture with natural herbaceousness. Spread it on toast, swirl into yogurt, or pair with cheese.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11/2 cup sorghum syrup or honey
11 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
12 sprigs thyme
1Pinch of sea salt
11 pound fresh figs
1stemmed
1quartered

Instructions

Place sorghum syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add orange zest, thyme sprigs, and pinch of salt. Simmer sorghum mixture for 1 minute. Add figs. Continue to simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until figs are soft but still hold their shape, 5-10 minutes, depending on firmness of figs. Let jam cool. DO AHEAD: Jam can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to a jar. Cover and chill.