Fig and Walnut jam

This Lebanese recipe is made with Sun dried figs. It has a different flavor than the fresh fig jam.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of chopped sun dried figs
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of water
• 3 Tsb Sesame (roasted is recommended)
• 1/2 cup of walnuts
• Juice of half a Lemon
• 1tsp Anise

Preparation:

• Chop the dried figs and remove the stems.
• Place in medium pot and mix in the sugar.
• Add the water. you may add up to 1 cup of water, but you'll need to boil the mixture longer.
• Stir the mixture and once it starts boiling add the Walnuts
• Allow to boil on medium heat, then add the Sesame seeds.
• Add the ground Anise and stir it well with the mixture.
• Allow the mixture to thicken and then add the Lemon.
• Leave on low heat for at least 10 minutes until the mixture is thick.
• Pour in jars.