scott_ga
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Has anyone noticed that jam made from certain figs keep their red color better than others?
HanburyHouse
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Those look yummy! I wish I still had some fig jam around.
Smyfigs
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Oh gosh, Y U M M Y!
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jenniferarino83
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CdD tastes (Blehh) in Idaho. Not crazy about them. But it is photogenic. Jam looks wonderful
Sas
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Input = Output. They look Yummy!
jdsfrance
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Hi scott_ga,
rmulhero
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Looks yummy, I can't wait till I have extras to make jam!
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bigbadbill
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I think some of the "raspberry" figs like Bordeauxs, col de dames, and adriatics contain anthocyanins, sort of like blueberries and red cabbage. This probably gives a more rich appearance because this anthocyanin used to be used in natural dyes for clothing, etc. ( red, magenta and even purple). I agree also that some color contrast may be due to time cooked but I think a lot of mt. Etnas lack the anthocyanin, too.
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scott_ga
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Wow, great answer. A little looking shows a study of figs including Cuella de dama to have a lot of the anthocyanin called antirrhinin (Cyanidin-3-rutinoside). Red at acid pH and purple at neutral pH.
johnnyq627
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The Black Madeira jam I made was blood red.
scott_ga
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Nicely blood red. My favorite part was the eating at the end.
recomer20
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On the other end, Lemon & Marseilles (virtually colorless interiors) are nice, too. The light color makes for very attractive preserves.
Jodi
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Oh the thought of having enough figs to make jam! Simply amazing! My favorite local cafe, Indian Gardens in Oak Creek Canyon, makes a melted fig jam, applewood bacon, Brie and arugula sandwich on their homemade sour dough. I can just imagine how much better it would be with one of these homemade jewels you are making! Figgy dreams!
In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.
snaglpus
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Depending on the figs I have at the time, my jam color varies. For just green figs like Verte or Paradiso or Atreano, my jam color is brown. When I have black figs like Piedmonte or VdB or Black Maderia, the jam color is red. I have a secret recipe and one tip that I will share is I always add a little brandy or liqueur to my jam....and cook it down slow. When folks at the Regional farmer's market here in Charlotte taste my jam they all seem to like it a lot. For half dried black Piedmonte figs, I use orange liqueur. There is a lady from the UK that visits my booth every month and orders a case of my jam. I call it my Heavenly Fig Jam. She always ask for it by name. The color is almost black, but it has a unique richness that's hard to beat. I never buy the cheap liqueur.....always use the most expensive.
Jodi
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Oh my goodness Dennis. You are making me weep! Fig jam and fig chutney? Do you have any left? Can we trade for Daisys BT cuttings? I can't even imagine enough to keep me happy fresh let alone enough to freeze or can. What abundance. Very cool. Here's to having enough figs to share!or for pizza or jam! Cheers Jodi
In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.
snaglpus
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Jodi, I'll be making the chutney this Saturday. If I have another shipping cooler, I will send you a jar of chutney. It won't be hot but it will be sweet and spicy!
Jodi
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Sounds great! Love sweet n spicy. I'm already imagining the smell and taste! I'll have to share it with my mom. She still makes all her own jam. Most beautiful colors too. Thx again Dennis! Cheers from AZ.
In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.
