This delectable spread is absolutely delicious spread on toast or used in any recipe calling for fruit jam.
Prep Time10mins
Inactive Time1d
Total Time1d10mins
Author: Kresha Faber
Ingredients
¾cupdried figs
¼cupdried apples
1 ½ - 2cupswarm filtered water
zest of 1 small orange
½teaspoonunrefined sea salt
2tablespoonsfresh whey
1-2tablespoonsraw honey, to taste
½teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
Lacto-Fermented Version
Coarsely chop the figs and apples and place in a bowl. Cover with warm filtered water and let sit for 20-25 minutes until softened. Drain well, reserving the soaking water.
Place the softened fruit in a food processor with the orange zest, salt, and the whey. Process until a smooth paste forms, adding a teaspoon or so of the reserved water if necessary.
Spoon the paste into a pint-sized mason jar, pushing down to eliminate any air holes and leaving at least 1 inch of headspace. Cover with at least 1/2-inch of the reserved soaking liquid and cover tightly.
Set aside at room temperature for 1-2 days, then stir in honey and cinnamon, if desired, before storing in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks.
Quick Version
Coarsely chop the figs and apples and place in a bowl. Cover with warm filtered water and let sit for 20-25 minutes until softened. Drain well, reserving the soaking water.
Place the softened fruit in a food processor with the orange zest, salt, honey, and cinnamon. Process until a smooth paste forms, adding a teaspoon or so of the reserved water if necessary.
Spoon into a glass storage jar and store in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.