Exquisite, slow-cooked caramelized figs from Tuscany.

In the mountains between Bologna and Florence, artisan Maria Grazia La Porta crafts jams and confections using only locally cooked fruit produced in small batches. All are intensely flavorful without being overly sweet because Maria cooks her fruit a touch, concentrating the flavors.

These jarred caramelized figs are slow-cooked for 16 to 18 hours to heighten their sweet-rich flavor profile. Aphrodisial in legend and exotic in flavor, Maria Grazia's fanciful tastes of Tuscany are a veritable Italian delicacy. Excellent when served with gorgonzola or paired with robust Tuscan cheeses.