Fig Jam

By rainmaker

Ingredients

• 4 cups dry red wine
• 3 cups water
• 48 dried black Mission figs (about 12 oz.)stemmed, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Boil mixture until thickened and reduced to 4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Transfer jam to large bowl. Cool completely.

Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.