Thomas Keller’s Fig Jam and Summer Heat
PUBLISHED ON: 08.04.2011
We just grabbed a bottle of wine, cut a wedge of blue cheese, wild boar sausage, and fresh fig jam. If you have not enjoyed jam with cheese, you are missing out on something special. Fig jam is particularly special with blue cheese.
Makes 2-1/2 cups
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, tied into a sachet
Fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Combine the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and sachet into a large saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring to break up the larger pieces of fig, keeping a chunky consistency, until the jam reaches 215 degrees F. Remove from the heat.
Remove the sachet and stir in lemon juice to taste. Spoon the jam into a canning jar or other storage container, cover, and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Enjoy!
Nutmeg Nanny
I feel for ya….it's gross here too. The fig jam looks awesome…yum!
The JR
I made tons of fig jam this year and now all the figs are gone….I'll have to try and remember this next year.wild boar sausage….never seen that hereneither the hubby or I can get past the smell of most blue cheese
Schnitzel and the Trout
Cheese and jam…love it! But where did you get the wild boar sausage?
Mimi
It's hot here too this summer and to beat the heat we often have just a loaf of fresh bread and wine for dinner on the patio. This fig jam is awesome. I planted a fig tree this year, so I'll be saving this recipe.Mimi
Cooking Creation
I'm dealing with the same weather today. YUCK! Your photo still looks lovely and I bet this tasted great!
Anonymous
well that's a new way to make fig jam. I still have some figs, so I can give it a try. Kat at the Compound
That Girl
Fig jam sounds just perfect for cheese and some crusty bread
Rambling Tart
I love jam with cheese! 🙂 Such a perfect pairing of sweet and savory. 🙂
From the Kitchen
Perfect for a hot day–or a cold day!Best,Bonnie
Claudia
I love (and have) fig jam – but will definitely try this – at last – a Keller recipe that is accessible! Actually your dinner – is my favorite way to eat!
Anonymous
I have same fig jam, of course it isn't as nice as Thomas Keller's. Friends brought us a lovely wedge of blue cheese. If I buy a loaf of crusty bread, I think I have made dinner. Great idea. I hope everyone living with the hot weather gets some relief soon.
From Beyond My Kitchen Window
What a neat recipe. I will definitely try this. Anytime I have served figs, everyone thinks I have gone to a lot of trouble.
The Harried Cook
This jam sounds divine! I am bookmarking this recipe… Thomas Keller is awesome, and I am sure this lives up to his reputation 🙂 Thanks for sharing it!
Kitchen Belleicious
Love the idea of cheese and jam! This is amazing and so simple but yet I bet it tastes so complex! WOW
We Are Not Martha
Yum! I have a fig spread on my \”to-make\” list. Everything looks so good on this plate 🙂 And Thomas Keller is the man!Sues
Mary Lee
Never heard of that! I picked some figs yesterday to try the fig sorbet recipe I saw in newspaper. Now you tempt me with this.
Care's Kitchen
it brings a tear to my eye…it's beautiful.
The Country Cardinal
This looks soooo good! And I just got a second fig tree!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
How beautiful! I wish I lived where figs were plentiful and didn't cost a fortune for a tiny box that traveled across several thousand miles to arrive in the Midwest. What an amazing treat this must be.
Hungry Dog
I could eat fig jam with too many things to count! Thanks for posting this.
teresa
oh that is my kind of meal, i love the jam.
chow and chatter
looks delicious and hope it cools for you FL must be really hot, have a fun rest of the weekend
Beth
I love fig preserves with cheese! I haven't tried making it though; I bet it's just incredible.
LaDivaCucina
Velva, you guys sure know how to live! You know what I like about fig jam? It gives me the excuse to eat more cheese! YUM! What a fabu flavor combo. I think I might head out to get some figs today….have a wonderful Sunday, girl!
Anna and Liz Recipes
Hi ! What a nice combo for a jam with some cheese … has to be soooooo good! Thanks for a great recipe! Anna :)Love your blog too!
Foodiewife
I've been whining how my tomatoes are pretty much green, because we've had scarce sunshine and temps in the mid 60's for most of the summer. Maybe I shouldn't complain. I'd wilt in your kind of weather conditions. I love me some figs. So, what kind of cocktail did you have with this?
Anonymous
This recipe seems so easy! And my husband loves figs. What a wonderful way to surprise him. He's a brie fan so we'll try it with that. Thanks for the inspiration!
Rosa's Yummy Yums
That jam must be delicious! I'd love to eat it with cheese.Cheers,Rosa
Rita
Whata beautiful presentation; it stopped me and I had to go back againg to make sure. Great combination of flavours.Rita
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
This sounds fabulous. Love blue cheese and Thomas Keller. Very classy dish Velva.Sam
Kim
This is a very classy snack to enjoy indoors and out of the oppressive heat.
Lori
I wish so much I could get my hands on some figs. They are so rare around here. This jam sounds amazing!
Tablescapes By Diane
Hi lovely lady.I love figs sounds so great for a dip in the summer !!! Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my new Tablescape, and becoming my newest follower on my Blog. Im a follower on yours now.XXOO Diane
Angie's Recipes
The fig jam looks terrific! I love some for my breakfast bread!
Jayanthy Kumaran
looks so appetizing n delectable …:)Tasty Appetite
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
I love the pure simplicity of figs with bleu cheese or gorgonzola. Perfection. Hope you're not melting too badly in this heat. I don't even want to go into my garden!
Cathy at Wives with Knives
It sounds like you picked the perfect meal for a hot and miserable day. I love fig jam but have never made it, always buy it. My heart goes out to you. I would die in that hot weather.
tasteofbeirut
I love fig jam and will keep this recipe in mind for my next batch!
Tanna
I buy a fig butter at a local shop and love it with cheese… I'll bet this is even better! Now, I am intrigued by the wild boar sausage. I'd love to have been sitting at this tasting!