Blue Cheese Fig Jam brings together sweet dried figs, tangy balsamic, bright lemon, and fragrant rosemary for a rich, flavorful spread with just the right touch of sweetness. Swirled with award-winning Roth Buttermilk Blue, known for its creamy, cellar-aged texture and mellow yet tangy blue flavor, it’s an easy way to turn a simple appetizer into something a little more special. Serve it with your favorite crackers, spread it onto crusty bread, or add it to a cheese board for a delicious sweet-and-savory pairing.
Blue Cheese Fig Jam
Recipe from Wisconsin Cheese
Serves: 10
Minutes: 15
Roth Buttermilk Blue is crafted with fresh, local milk and cellar-aged for 2+ months for the creamiest taste and texture. Tangy, yet mellow.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups coarsely chopped dried figs (about 14 ounces whole dried figs)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 2/3 cup Roth Buttermilk Blue Cheese, crumbled
- Assorted charcuterie
- Crostini
- Additional Roth Buttermilk Blue Cheese
Instructions
- Combine the figs, sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and rosemary in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature.
- Process fig mixture in a food processor until smooth. Transfer jam to a bowl. Stir in blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve with charcuterie, crostini, and additional blue cheese.