Orange Fig Jam

I've been mostly letting the squirrels have the figs my tree produces.  In years past, it was nothing to write home about. But for some reason (probably all of the rain we've had) she decided to make a lot of fruit this summer.

She's hiding waaay back there in the corner.  She has been very nearly dead two or three times due to ice storms or drought, but always manages to claw her way back!

 

Lately I've been finding a couple fat figs per day.

And since one of my favorite things is fig jam, I made some!

This is about 1 1/2 c. quartered figs placed in a small pot with the juice and peel of one small orange, about 1/2 c. or so of sugar, and a couple tablespoons water.

I brought it to a boil, then simmered it nice and slow until it was the thickness I wanted.

I also sliced the orange rind very thin and stirred it in. When It was cool, I ladled it into a pint jar for the fridge. I'm having a friend over for wine and charcuterie this week and I think this will pair nicely with some cheeses! 

But it will also be wonderful on my oatmeal, a bagel, or PBJ!

Gina