Summer Fig Preserve

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ripe, fresh figs (stems removed and quartered)
• 1 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey (or more to taste)
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• freshley ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the figs, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, rosemary, ginger and salt in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the figs have completely softened.

4. 4

   Season with a few grinds of black pepper and adjust the sweetness with a little more honey if desired.

5. 5

   Cool completely and transfer to clean jars.