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Fig and Port Jam
Makes approximately 2 cups of jam
10 minutes preparation time
40 minutes cooking time, plus time for cooling
approximately 20 figs
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon port wine
Wash the figs. Cut the stem ends off the figs and quarter them. Mix them with the sugar and 1 tablespoon of the port. Heat the mixture in a covered pot over low heat until it releases some liquid, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Let the mixture simmer gently until the figs are quite soft and the jam has thickened, about 40 minutes. At one or two points during the cooking process, mash the mixture with a potato masher. When the figs are meltingly soft, add the last teaspoon of port and stir.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the jam cool. Transfer to a jar for storage.
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