Black Genoa Fig Jam With Blanched Almonds and Ginger Recipe

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Black Genoa Fig Jam With Blanched Almonds and Ginger
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Ingredients:

  • 500 g figs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 lemon , juice of
  • 80 g crystallised ginger

Directions:

  1. Put a small plate that in the freezer for later use.
  2. Wipe the figs, cut off their tops and cut into small pieces.
  3. Put the figs into a medium sized saucepan with water, lemon juice, almonds and ginger.
  4. Bring to the boil and turn down heat to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until figs are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  6. Add the warmed sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  7. Bring to the boil and then simmer, gently, for about 10 minutes.
  8. Test the jam on a cold plate that has been in the freezer, putting a little jam on the plate and returning it to the freezer for a couple of minutes.
  9. Take the plate out and if jam wrinkles when pushed with a finger it is ready.
  10. Take the jam off the heat and leave for two minutes.
  11. Put into sterilised jars and seal immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2803.82 Kcal (11739 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.4g 65%
Sodium 33.73mg 1%
Potassium 1777.24mg 38%
Total Carbs 615.42g 205%
Sugars 575.74g 2303%
Dietary Fiber 24.74g 99%
Protein 22.38g 45%
Vitamin C 40.7mg 68%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 395.7mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.15 Kcal (934 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.37g 65%
Sodium 2.68mg 1%
Potassium 141.44mg 38%
Total Carbs 48.98g 205%
Sugars 45.82g 2303%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 99%
Protein 1.78g 45%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 68%
Iron 0.2mg 17%
Calcium 31.5mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 58.8
    Points
  • 78
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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