Fig Fruit Spread

By Chef Eddy Van Damme

Prep Time:

10m

Bake/Cook Time:

20m

Yield:

2 cups

Love jams? With just three ingredients, this Fig Fruit Spread comes together in a snap. Although it contains much less sugar than a traditional jam, the flavor is truly delicious. Due to the reduced sugar content, keep this fruit spread refrigerated for up to a week or store in the freezer.

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Products Used

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bag

Ingredients

1,16-ounce container fresh figs, about 3 cups
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1/2 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

Cut figs in quarters and then cut crosswise in half. Place in a saucepan.
Add sugar. If using a vanilla bean cut it lengthwise in half and add to mixture. (If using vanilla extract, add it at the end of the cooking process in Step 3). Allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour for the figs to release some juices.
On low to medium heat, stir until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Keep refrigerated for up to a week or freeze.