Marmelatha Syko (Homemade Fig Jam)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 3 kilos of ripped figs ~ 2 kilos of sugar ~ 1/2 a kilo of crushed walnuts ~ A handful of crushed pine nuts ~ 1/2 a cup of lemon juice

 

~ Pour some water in a large pot and bring it to boil. ~ As soon as the water boils remove it from the heat. ~ Cut the stems off the figs and with a small fork pierce the figs all over and put them in the pot with the hot water for about 15 minutes until they inflate. ~ Remove the inflated figs from the water and dry them out. ~ Weigh the figs and use about half of their weight of sugar. ~ In a large glass utensil and alternately place the figs and the sugar and leave overnight but do not refrigerate. ~ The next day, place the figs with the sugar in a large pot, add the crushed pine nuts and walnuts, pour the lemon juice and simmer on low heat. ~ Stir occasionally making sure that all the sugar is melted. ~ It may be needed to be skimmed but not after the first boil because the foam is just sugar. ~ As soon as you see that the syrup is getting thicker, you can try it by taking some of the syrup with a spoon, pour it in a small plate, tilt it a little bit and if the syrup is runny and sticky, the fig marmalade is ready. ~ If you want your jam to be thicker, just let it boil for a few more minutes. ~ Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool down completely. ~ Place the Marmelatha Syko (Homemade Fig Jam) in jars and keep in the refrigerator. ~ Change amounts in the ingredient list for more or less jam. ~ Good luck and enjoy.