Fig apple sesame jam

Fig apple sesame jam

With 2 fruit driers in full operation and still a lot of figs on the tree, I have to think of more ways to transform them. It is actually quite easy to make a large batch of jam in the oven, baking it at low temperature and turning over every hour, safe a lot of time standing in front of a hot stove. 

over ripe figs

1. Use fig that are overripe and not presentable to eat, cut into chunks.

2. Peel apple and cut into small pieces.

Fig apple sesame jam before baking

3. Mix fig with apple and juice of lemon, season with a big pinch of salt and ginger or other spices. Bake at 120˚C until sweet and dry enough, about 4 hours. 

Fig apple sesame jam after baking

4. Add roasted sesame for texture before bottling.