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Figs – the choice of Queens

The ancient fruit of figs, once enjoyed by Queen Cleopatra, are finally back in season for 2019. The variety, that I have selected for this year’s batch of Caramelised Fig Jam, is known as Black Genoa and comes from Warwick, Queensland. Black Genoas have a dark purple skin, white flesh with red and white seeds. While I turned most of the figs into jam, some fresh ones ended up, not surprisingly, on a weekend cheese platter. Like Cleopatra, I cannot resist their unique flavour and enticing dusty sweet honey aroma. I so look forward to sharing this prize winning jam with you.