Name: Apricot Miso Jam
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries; 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 whole star anise; 1 small bay leaf; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso

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Apricot Miso JamDiane Fields

"At Linger, we make jam with miso. It's delicious with pork but is especially tasty on bread with cream cheese."

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries

1/2 cup sake or dry white wine

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 whole star anise

1 small bay leaf

1/2 cinnamon stick

1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso

Preparation

Combine 2 cups chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries, 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan; let soak for 2 hours. Place 1 whole star anise, 1 small bay leaf, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger in the center of a layer of cheesecloth. Gather up edges; tie with kitchen twine to form a bundle. Add to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.

TagsJam Spreads White Wine Wine Alcohol Beverages Sake Dried Apricot Dried Fruit Fruit Miso Dried Cherry Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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