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Smoked Fig Jam Bruschetta

Smoked Fig Jam Bruschetta

A savory, smoky, irresistible, spread that is the perfect topping for pizzas, baguettes, and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb fresh figs*
  • 3 fresh plums (optional)
  • 2/3 cup honey (substitute sweetener of choice if vegan)
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 1/4 cups red wine
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses*
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • sea salt
Serving Suggestions Ingredients
  • pickled onions
  • roasted mushrooms such as shiitake, portobella
  • sprinkling of nutritional yeast or cheese
  • toasted baguette or pizza crust
  • arugula

Equipment

  • smoker
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Set smoker temperature to 175-200 degrees F.
Simple Syrup
  1. Place 1/3 cup of honey in 1 1/2 cups hot water. Set aside while honey dissolves.
Figs
  1. Remove the stems from the figs and slice in half lengthwise.
  2. Place figs and plums (if using) in a large, glass heat safe dish. Pour honey mixture over figs.
  3. Smoke the fig mixture for 3 hours at 175-200 degrees F.
  4. Remove figs from smoker and transfer to a large pot.
  5. Add remaining honey, pomegranate molasses (or substitute pomegranate juice), and red wine. Stir to combine.
  6. Simmer over medium hot for at least 30 minutes until mixture has reduced. Stir in fresh lemon juice.
  7. When mixture is cool enough, place in a blender and pulse until you reach desired consistency. Taste and add sea salt or additional honey if desired.
Serving
  1. This jam is delicious on pizza crust or toasted baguette topped with pickled onion and crispy mushrooms, a sprinkle of cheese, and arugula lettuce.

Notes

*You can also use 5 cups of dried figs if unable to find fresh figs. Using dried figs yields a sweeter jam.
*1/4 cup of pomegranate juice may be substituted for pomegranate molasses.