Ever get the Martha Stewart-bug and feel like doing things you've never done before, like...make jam? If you haven't, just ignore this post. If you have, and totally want to learn how to make jam, read on! I saw this recipe a while ago and just knew I'd have to try to make jam at least once this summer--I absolutely love figs, so I thought this sounded amazing. When I found a beautiful box of them at the farmer's market, I realized it was time--I was ready to jam. This stuff is so easy, because you make it in the microwave. Yea, you read that right. You can make jam in the microwave! Super easy, and super delicious. All you need in terms of kitchenware is a pyrex bowl or measuring cup, and a glass bottle to put the jam in after. I think you can get some on amazon, but I just found a few at Home Goods for just a few dollars each. To sterilize them, you put them in the over at 200 degrees for 10 minutes. I don't know how long the jam will last out of the fridge, but mine has been good so far in the fridge for 2 weeks.
adapted from Allrecipes
What you'll need for the jam:
1 1/2 cups diced fresh figs (6-10 figs, depending on the size of the figs)
1/2 cup seeded, peeled orange, diced
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 1/2 cups diced fresh figs (6-10 figs, depending on the size of the figs)
1/2 cup seeded, peeled orange, diced
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon butter
What you'll need for the crostini:
1 baguette
6 ounces goat cheese
1/4 pound prosciutto
Put all of the ingredients for the jam into a large pyrex bowl and let sit for 1/2 hour or more. If your pyrex measuring cup is large enough to hold all of the ingredients, that is fine too. 
After half an hour, put into the microwave for 5 minutes on high. Stir after 5 minutes. Repeat 3 times, 15 minutes in total. By this time, the jam should be done. The traditional test to see if it is ready is to place a drop of it on a cold plate. If the jam somewhat holds its shape, then it is ready. If it is not ready, put it in for 5 more minutes. Mine took 20 minutes in total. When it's done, put it into the glass container and let it cool down.
Yum!
If you want to wow some guests (and I happened to have some very special guests over that very weekend) make some crostini with your new jam! Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and place in the oven at 350 for just 5 minutes so the outside gets a little crispy. Smear each slice with a bit of goat cheese, and then a tablespoon of jam. Top with thinly sliced prosciutto. The goat cheese is tangy and the salty prosciutto offsets the sweet jam. My guests went crazy for them!! Let's just say a whole bunch of jam was consumed that night. And red wine. Because it goes perfectly with these crostini.
Enjoy!
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