Our fig tree has been producing like crazy lately! We were a little worried about it earlier in the season because the figs were falling off early and dying before they were ripe. We figured it was a residual effect from last year's terrible drought and figured this growing season would be a bust.
But then, things changed! And fast! It was like figs were suddenly everywhere on the tree and we couldn't keep up with the production! JL was bringing in bowls full to the top with beautiful figs! I didn't know what to do with all of them, so JL researched a fig jam recipe and I got to work.
The result was magical! Something between a plum and a strawberry jam. Much sweeter than both. (In fact I ended up putting in half the sugar and it was still super sweet!) And it is a beautiful apricot reddish color. The kids gobble it up. Well, what's left of it after JL and I are through, that is! ;-)
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| You start with about 5 cups of figs |
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| Remove the stem and the end and then cut them in half. I loved it because there is no peeling required! |
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| Throw in some water, pectin, and a little lemon with the halves and begin it all boiling. |
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| When the figs are soft, smash them up, add the sugar and let it boil hard for 5 minutes. |
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| That's it! The result is beautiful looking and fabulous tasting jam! |
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| If you think it looks good, you should be here when it is cooking! The aroma is wonderful! |
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| This baby has my domestic juices flowing. This same week, I also made a homemade pot pie. It was delicious! The kids gobbled it up, JL gobbled it up, and I couldn't get enough! I love a successful meal! |
There is something super satisfying about taking something you have grown on YOUR land and turning it into something wonderful for people to enjoy.
1 comment:
You're AMAZING! Home-made fig jam, home-made Pot Pie, and all the FUN THINGS you plan/do with the Kids (never mind taking care of all your animals).....and 6 1/2 months pregnant. Like I said: You're amazing!!!!
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