Figs were half price at our local Waitrose this autumn. I bought enough to make a batch of Marmellata di Fichi (Fig Jam). This is made pretty much like any other jam thought the ratio of sugar to fig is a bit less (I used 1.5 Kg of figs and 600g of caster sugar). I also added the zest of one lemon, the juice of half of the lemon and about 3 teaspoons of Chinese 5 spice (I know not the traditional Italian recipe). I think Chinese 5 spice should be used more widely. The mix I have consists of ginger, star anise, fennel, cinnamon, and cloves. It is wonderful in most things where you want a bit of Christmas-y/ Autumn-y hint.
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