Name: Fig-Sesame Jam
Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup water; 2 lb firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and quartered; 2 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

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Fig-Sesame JamMiki Duisterhof

This jam is tasty on toast alone, or with some Manchego cheese.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 2 1/4 hr

Cooks' notes:

Jam keeps, covered and chilled, 1 month. Toast seeds in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring until fragrant and a shade or two darker. Or, toast in a shallow baking pan in a 350°F oven, 5 to 10 minutes.

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