Bargetto Winery

Recipes & Pairings

Port & Fig Jam

by Beth Paiva

A rich, naturally sweet fig jam elevated with Bargetto Port Wine and bright lemon zest and juice. Ripe figs simmer with sugar and Port until thick and jammy, creating a luxurious spread with a perfect balance of fruit, citrus, and wine. Delicious with cheese, warm bread, or as an accompaniment to a savory dish.

Fact Sheet
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
About 3 cups
Difficulty
Easy
Cook With
Sierra Foothills Port

Our Port is made from traditional Portuguese varietals and exudes a classic ruby port style. with flavors of Mexican-style spiced cocoa, blueberry syrup, dried cherries and ripe blackberries.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh figs (ripe)
  • 1 & 3/4 cup sugar
  • zest 1 Lemon (plus the lemon juice from that lemon)
  • 1/4 cup Bargetto Port Wine
  • pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Wash, remove the stems and cut the figs in 1/2. place in sauce pan.
  2. Add sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, port wine, salt. toss together.
  3. On medium high heat bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling turn down heat to medium and let boil for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens (Keep an eye on the mixture so you don’t burn the bottom of the pan!).
  5. Remove from heat and mash the figs. place jam in jam jars and a container and let
  6. Cool to room temperature. Store in your fridge for a few weeks.

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