Fig-Blackberry-Orange Jam

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (about 2 pints) ripe figs, rinsed, stem ends trimmed, and cut into quarters
• 6 ounces (1/2 pint) blackberries, rinsed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

Preparation

1. 1. In a 4-quart pan over medium-high heat, combine figs, blackberries, sugar, and orange juice. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until liquid has the consistency of thick maple syrup, about 12 minutes. Stir in orange zest. Boil, stirring often, another 2 minutes, or until mixture reaches desired thickness (see notes).
2. 2. Remove jam from heat and let cool at room temperature 15 minutes. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours in refrigerator before using. Jam keeps, chilled, up to 4 weeks.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.