Fig and Ginger Jam

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger chopped
• 4 cups dark-skinned figs fresh black coarsely chopped (such as Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey; 15 large figs)
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 2.3 cups sugar 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool; pour into airtight containers.
2. Note: Refrigerate Fig and Ginger Jam in airtight containers up to six weeks.