November 30, 2010

Fig Jam in Microwave

Fresh figs are in season now. I have only tasted the dried figs till now. And I have seen the fresh figs in pictures only. So you can imagine my joy when I first saw them in the market. Needless to say I bought them immediately. And figs are one fruit which cannot be stored for long. I made milkshake and there is so much that can be used in a milkshake. And I decided to make some jam. I wasn't sure if we are going to like it as jam. Finally was happy that I gave it a try. And making in microwave, it takes only 10 minutes.



You need

  • Fig puree - 1 1/4 cup (I used 10 nos)
  • Sugar - 1 cup
  • Lemon juice - 1 tblspn
  • Lemon zest - 1/4 tspn (optional)


 Method


I pureed the figs with the skin on. If you  see some blemishes, can gently remove that part alone. Quarter the figs and puree them coarsely. Take care not to make a fine paste.




Add sugar and mix well.



Microwave for 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Microwave for another 4 minutes. Check if the jam is set. I had to keep for another 2 minutes. Give a standing time of 5 minutes.


If you like your jam very sweet increase the sugar by another 1/4 cup. Enjoy it on a warm toast of bread.




 Fig jam is going to be part of Srivalli's 365 days of Mircowave Cooking


25 comments:

  1. Looks very appealing,I love the flavor and taste of fig,good one!

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  2. I can imagine myself eating a toast with this fig jam as I read the recipe..A very good one..

    Gayu
    http://ensamayalarangam.blogspot.com

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  3. Thats Lovely.. Have never made jam at home.. Thta to in microwave is so quick! Any Idea how long can we store it?

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  4. @VH, it will keep good for two weeks on refrigeration. Do try and you will never go for store bought ones.

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  5. I love the colour of the final product. I have a store bought diet jam which is browner...and also has pieces in it that taste great.

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  6. Nice colour....and it sounds so easy to make.

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  7. I love figs...the jam looks super delicious..

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  8. I love fig jam and this looks so so yumm.

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  9. great,I just have to make this. What with my kids crying for jam every month! I think this is far healthier than storebought which uses lots of artificial colors and preservatives.Thank you Jayashree

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  10. Loved the color of the jam. Has come out perfect and looks very simple and superb.

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  11. Hi J,

    What a co-incidemce? I just made Cranberry Jam yesterday...but in the stovetop. Cranberries cant be made in to puree and I hadto stir it for some time.
    Lovely colour on yours!!!

    Shobha

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  12. Very healthy and easy to make jam. Love the color of this jam. Shall try it soon.

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  13. Loved the color...have nevertried making jam at home...this is really helpful. Thk u for sharing the recipe.

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  14. Thanks! for such a nice idea & recipe.
    I said idea because I never thought or heard about figs jam

    Nilima

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  15. first time on your blog and came here from Bharathy's. love figs especially the crunchy small bites...this jam looks delicious especially on that toast.
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  17. a microwave jam....quite interesting...nice to meet a fellow blogger from kerala...found you on indiblogger...do drop by at my space sometime :)

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  18. wow...jam looks very tempting.
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