654185 Tue Sep 22 12:25:53 -0700 2009 25 12 Boston Area 0 5049687 I'm looking for some good fig jam to serve with some goat cheese. Any recommendations on brands and places to buy them in Boston? Tue Sep 22 12:25:53 -0700 2009 429926 CreativeFoodie42 1 5049710 Whole Foods had a sample tasting yesterday. I don't know what brand it is. They served it on a creamy brie. I could have just stayed there all day! Tue Sep 22 12:32:03 -0700 2009 5049687 1090797 CookieLee 1 5049744 Whole Goods has the fig paste from Mitica, which they flog in all their stores; I find it a little one-dimensional... I know Concord Cheese Shop has the best one I've ever tasted, a Fig Jam from a company called Matin des Pyrenees...Some of the Whole Foods have that line on their grocery shelves, but I don't know if they have the fig...You find huge pieces, and half figs, inside... Tue Sep 22 12:40:35 -0700 2009 5049687 11108 galleygirl 2 5049947 any of the Armenian markets in Watertown have several brands. The kind with huge fig chunks and about half the price of the one sold at WF. Tue Sep 22 13:42:27 -0700 2009 5049744 133968 rouxmaker 3 5050175 That's right, and I think Arax makes their own... Tue Sep 22 14:50:59 -0700 2009 5049947 11108 galleygirl 1 5049949 I get Organic Adriatic Fig Jam at Whole Foods. It's my favorite fig jam. It has an orange paper covered lid and is in the cheese dept near the glass case where the more expensive cheeses are kept. It was $4.99. I also get quince paste there as well. I love either one with goat cheese. Sometimes, I roughly chop marconi almonds to sprinkle on it. Tue Sep 22 13:43:00 -0700 2009 5049687 66655 catsmeow 2 5049991 I just drooled a little at your post about the combination of fig jam, almonds and goat cheese. Tue Sep 22 13:52:48 -0700 2009 5049949 429926 CreativeFoodie42 2 5050432 This is the fig jam I was thinking of. Mr. CookieLee is addicted to those almonds! Tue Sep 22 16:21:08 -0700 2009 5049949 1090797 CookieLee 3 5050447 It's been a while since I had it, and my post reminded me of how much I enjoy it. I just made myself a small plate. It was sooooo good! Tue Sep 22 16:26:11 -0700 2009 5050432 66655 catsmeow 2 5052845 I picked up some of the Organic Adriatic Fig Jam at WF today along with Earth&Vine brand Mandarin Pumpkin Marmalade. I'm planning on serving both with goat, cheddar and blue cheese, sliced baguette and toasted walnuts as an appetizer for a small dinner gathering I'm having tonight. I'll report back! Wed Sep 23 12:43:36 -0700 2009 5049949 429926 CreativeFoodie42 3 5053816 Mandarin Pumpkin Marmalade sounds interesting. Wed Sep 23 18:39:38 -0700 2009 5052845 66655 catsmeow 4 5054507 Anyone ever make their own Fig Jam??? Thu Sep 24 05:55:20 -0700 2009 5053816 291712 NahantNative 5 5077311 Not jam, but preserves. We had figs in our yard in Louisiana, and made preserves every year. I wish I could find something to buy that approximates our homemade preserves. They were preserved whole and fresh, with a sweet but not too thick or dark syrup. To eat, you'd just take a fig out of the jar and spread it across a biscuit, and it was soft enough to spread just like a jam. If anyone comes across something like this, please let me know. Sat Oct 03 19:43:51 -0700 2009 5054507 55578 Eatin in Woostah 4 5054731 The Adriatic Fig Jam was a big hit. Everyone seemed to enjoy it with the camembert and the smoked cheddar. I also really enjoyed the mandarin pumpkin marmalade and can't wait to use it for a marinade with pork or with carrots. Thu Sep 24 07:34:14 -0700 2009 5053816 429926 CreativeFoodie42 1 5050216 WHat ever happened to the fig preserve they used to sell at Trader Joe's. Another casualty? Tue Sep 22 15:01:03 -0700 2009 5049687 15050 random amblings 1 5050272 You might consider that there are fig jams made with dried figs and those made with fresh figs. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear what you are buying (or eating!). In my experience, the ones with large chunks are usually fresh whereas the darker ones are dried. Fig paste or fig cake is definitely dry. I like both kinds. The best fresh one I’ve had tasted just like biting into a fresh fig. The darker dried fig jams can have caramel, fruitcake and black tea-type flavors. Tue Sep 22 15:20:19 -0700 2009 5049687 228319 Couves 2 5050304 Ya know, I knew that, and I forgot it...Thanks for bringing up that very good point, Couves. Tue Sep 22 15:33:04 -0700 2009 5050272 11108 galleygirl 1 5050660 I've yet to find a fig jam that I love, having grown up on my family's homemade fig preserves. But I can tell you one to avoid - Stonewall Kitchen Fig and Ginger preserve. Ick. I'm going to go seek out the Matin des Pyrenees - sounds good! Tue Sep 22 17:48:18 -0700 2009 5049687 55578 Eatin in Woostah 1 5050675 If you are near Copley Farmers market try the Fig Ginger spread from Deborah's Kitchen. She makes a wonderful fig ginger mixture. We did a sampling of her spreads at a cook out last year and there were quite a few that now live in our pantry. I just checked and she also does the Brookline, Bedford, Harvard University and waltham markets. http://deborahskitchen.com/ Penny http://www.bostonzest.com/ Tue Sep 22 17:55:53 -0700 2009 5049687 21331 BostonZest 2 5050759 My favorite fresh fig jam is from Fall River's Kennedy Park farmer's market. I forget the farm's name, but they make it was Massachusetts-grown figs! Tue Sep 22 18:23:54 -0700 2009 5050675 228319 Couves 1 5051672 Wow, thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm going to check out Whole Foods and Savenor's tonight to see what they have and I'll report back! Wed Sep 23 07:17:31 -0700 2009 5049687 429926 CreativeFoodie42 1 5052969 I just received a gift from Williams Sonoma that included a jar of fig jam. Haven't opened it yet so I can't vouch for it - but it looks yummy! Wed Sep 23 13:24:34 -0700 2009 5049687 287153 pariss 1 5053937 Dave's Fresh Pasta sells Dalmatia Fig Spread (made with dried figs) -- it is delicious on their prosciutto, fig, and mozzarella sandwich. I've never had not on one of their sandwiches, but I imagine it would go quite well with goat cheese. Edited to add: I think the Adriatic Fig Jam mentioned upthread that Whole Foods sells is made by the same company: http://www.dalmatiaimports.com/Product.aspx Wed Sep 23 19:29:14 -0700 2009 5049687 1108572 greenzebra 2 5187197 I second Dave's. Also, try out local farmer's markets... Mon Nov 16 18:27:41 -0800 2009 5053937 133618 SmartChow 1 5057420 Sportello sells a homemade fig jam that I believe is made with fresh figs. I haven't tried it yet, but I did try their quince marmalade, which was amazing. Of course, they're expensive and only available at Sportello, but could be something special. Fri Sep 25 07:13:04 -0700 2009 5049687 12377 bella_sarda 1 5188027 Bought a jar at Burlington Market Basket yesterday. Pretty sure it's a seasonal holiday item because I've never seen it before and it wasn't with the other jams and preserves. The brand is Marco Polo, made in Bulgaria, 13 oz. $2.99. Not open yet so I can't vouch for it. Tue Nov 17 06:13:41 -0800 2009 5049687 11122 tweetie