Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 551kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups walnuts
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups figs
Instructions
- Prepare the figs by cutting them into small pieces and combining them with water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add walnuts, lemon juice, cardamom, and sugar to the saucepan with the figs. Stir the ingredients together until evenly incorporated.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. The jam should start to thicken while cooking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the jam to cool. Once cooled, transfer it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- If the jam starts to get too thick while cooking, add a bit more water as needed.
- Make sure to use ripe figs for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- You can adjust the sugar level to your liking, depending on how sweet you like your jam.
- If you want a stronger cardamom flavor, add an extra pinch of ground cardamom for added spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal
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