BLACK GARLIC & FIG JAM RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp black mustard seed
- 3 cloves black garlic, peeled
- 1 cup chopped dried Mission figs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- Sprig fresh thyme
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the mustard seed, black garlic cloves, figs, water, sugar, and thyme. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Allow the jam to cool down to room temperature. Remove and discard the thyme sprig. Spoon jam into a small glass jar. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
