Spiced Fall Fruit Jam with Hazelnuts and Red Wine

Name: Spiced Fall Fruit Jam with Hazelnuts and Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh red wine must or young fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais or Zinfandel; 1 pound fresh figs, stemmed and halved; 2 Bartlett pearspeeled, cored and coarsely chopped; 2 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and coarsely chopped; 1 quincepeeled, cored and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup sugar, plus more to taste; Three 3-by-1/2-inch strips orange zest; 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh; One 2-inch cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1
In a large, nonreactive saucepan, combine the red wine must with the figs, pears, apples, quince, sugar, orange zest, bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
2
Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer the cogna, stirring often, until very thick and reduced to 4 cups, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
4
If the cogna is not sweet enough, you can add up to another 1/2 cup of sugar.
5
Discard the orange zest, bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
6
Stir in the hazelnuts and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
7
Let the cogna cool to room temperature before serving.

123

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh red wine must or young fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais or Zinfandel, 1 pound fresh figs, stemmed and halved, 2 Bartlett pearspeeled, cored and coarsely chopped, 2 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced Fall Fruit Jam with Hazelnuts and Red Wine falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!