Ingredients:

• 2 punnets of figs (approx. 250g)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tb lemon juice
• 2 Tb water
• star anise/cardamom

Method:

1. Wash your figs, then chop them up.
2. Blend figs (if you want a smooth jam) with water, lemon juice. Then add to a pot with sugar and star anise or cardamom.
3. If you do not want a smooth jam, add all the ingredients to the pot.
4. Simmer on medium – low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the mixture has thickened, check for soft ball stage by dropping some mixture into cold water. It should form a ball.
6. Sterilize a jar to decant in.
7. Store jam in jar and eat with toast, yoghurt, cheese etc. Enjoy!