Apricot Orange Miso Jam

Apricot Orange Miso Jam 

1 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries, chopped
2 Tbs. chopped candied ginger
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup apple juice
juice of 1 orange
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp. ground anise seed
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 small bay leaf
1 Tbs. mellow white miso

 

Combine all ingredients except miso in a medium saucepan. 

Bring to a boil and then quickly reduce to a simmer. 

Cook on low, stirring often, until all the liquid reduces to a very thick syrup and the fruit is super soft, about 30 minutes. Add the miso and stir well. 

 

Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the mixture is of ultimate thickness. 

Remove the bay leaf.

 

Allow to cool and serve at room temperature ~ the possibilities are endless ~