Fig And Vanilla Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Trim the figs and place in a saucepan with the lemon zest, juice and vanilla seeds. Spoon over the sugar, and mix.
2. 2
   Steep for 2 hours, then cook on a low heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Once the sugar is dissolved, turn the heat up and boil rapidly until the jam reaches setting point.
4. 4
   Remove the pan from the stove, and cool for 30 minutes before spooning into warm, sterilised jars.
5. 5
   Pack each jar with a vanilla pod.