My MBVS tree just won't stop this year.  Every day I'm picking at least 3 figs.  Today, I picked around 20 figs.  It came out to be just over a pound after removing stems.  The actual jam came to 12 ounces.
The fruit is unpredictable this time of year, meaning the flavors can be all over the place.  I decided it was a good time to make some fig jam.  It came out great!  I used a very simple recipe, found here: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fig-jam


 
 

 
 

 
 

That looks really good. As I was looking at the pictures, I thought the jam would be good on english muffin, then I saw your English muffin picture!

That looks truly mouth watering Frank. Thanks for sharing.

I made fig jam till I got sick of making it this year.
Friends and family love it.
It is a new flavor to most.
It will be enjoyed all winter here,
Thanks for posting.

Doug

Oh, Frank.  That does look good.  It's always nice making something special more special.

And you, Doug, with your, "I made fig jam till I got sick of making it this year."  I just wanna kill 'ya...or temporally take over your body so I can eat some of your 52 lbs of ripe figs instead of my paltry 6 with maybe 4 more coming - figs that is, not pounds of figs.  You lucky you ;-)

Really nice, Frank.

My wife has also made a few jars of fig jam this year. And each variety gives a different taste and they are all delicious specially on fresh baked bread. I'm looking forward to some of my new varieties start producing enough figs for her to try them.

Thats making my mouth water.

Hey Frank, very good job! Simply looks delicious! Great Photos, keep 'em coming! : )

Cheryl, "And you, Doug, with your, "I made fig jam till I got sick of making it this year."  I just wanna kill 'ya...or temporally take over your body so I can eat some of your 52 lbs of ripe figs"

if you lived any closer I'd have you pick your own.
I actually got sick of picking figs and have just kinda let em go.
I now know I have too dang many figs, but I just do not know when to stop.
Always want more.
Every year my harvesting increases by loads as newer trees mature.
Hang in there, it just takes a few years. I built my orchard up in 5 years of
starting cuttings.

Doug

That looks pretty darn good!

Doug:  If I was any closer I'd take you up on the offer.  It's really hard for me to imagine having that many unwanted figs.  Too bad you can't give your surplus to somebody who could use it.   That's what some of the food based organizations around here do, they'll glean community gardens and fruit trees in private spaces and donate the collections to food pantries.
(Meant to say temporarily take over your body in the prior post)

FiggyFrank:  Sorry I got a little off track.  I had one fig today from my oldest Hardy Chicago (started last May).  The exterior coloring was exactly the same as your MBVS, and it was really good.

Cheryl, it's end of season pretty much.
Donating a dozen figs here and there would be more time consuming than it would be worth.
It is deer season, I'm letting them get a taste before I hunt in my back yard.

Sorry Figgyfrank

Still great looking jam.

LOOKS GREAT  WAY TO GO

wow! never saw fig jam before!  this looks awesome!

Thanks for the comments, everyone!  The first jar is gone.  I simply spooned it.  HA!

Doug:  You would make a great neighbor!  :)

Frank, your jam looks absolutely delicious!  I look forward to the day I have enough figs to enjoy a few in one day but maybe even to make jam like you :-D!

Thank you, Meg!

The jam looks delicious!  It'll keep you going over the winter...at least a week of it.

Looks good Frank! Hope tastes good as it looks.

Frank your jam looks fantastic! I do not have enough figs yet but for future reference, how did you make your jam? DId you use any pectin or if it just figs and sugar? HOw long did you cook the batch?
HAs anyone tried to make a fig wine or beer? Just curious

And NOW I see the recipe...haha

Frank your jam looks delicious, hopefully I will have enough next year to make some jam.  I have put some figs in the freezer this year but expect those will not make it beyond snacking.

[QUOTE=Mamma2]Frank your jam looks fantastic! I do not have enough figs yet but for future reference, how did you make your jam? DId you use any pectin or if it just figs and sugar? HOw long did you cook the batch?
HAs anyone tried to make a fig wine or beer? Just curious
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Well, there is this:. http://baronnahmias.com/products/mahia/

I haven't tried yet, but I want to

And FiggyFrank, thanks for the recipe referral and the mouth-watering pics

Figpig66 makes fig wine. Btw depending on the fig size they are using 30-48 figs per bottle to make that.

[QUOTE=SCfigFanatic]I made fig jam till I got sick of making it this year.
Friends and family love it.
It is a new flavor to most.
It will be enjoyed all winter here,
Thanks for posting.

Doug

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Doug would you mind sharing your jam recipe?