Fig-Sesame Jam

Ingredients

• 2 3- by 1-inch strips fresh lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• 1 ¼ cups sugar
• ¾ cup water
• 2 pounds firm-ripe fresh figs

Simmer sugar and water in a large heavy saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Gently stir in figs, zest, and lemon juice and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Gently stir in sesame seeds.

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