Apple Oatmeal Cookies topped with Jalapeño Fig Jam

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Indulge in a delicious twist on a classic treat with our Apple Oatmeal Cookies topped with Jalapeño Fig Jam! These cookies combine the comforting flavors of apple and oats with the surprising kick of jalapeño fig jam. Perfect for a unique dessert or a spicy-sweet snack, this recipe is sure to impress. Try it today and experience a burst of delightful flavors in every bite!

I don’t really have a sweet tooth.  If anything, I have a salt tooth.  I was hosting a Cookie Exchange, so I was excited to bake some cookies.  I wanted something healthy and wanted to have some healthy options for guests.  I had just bought a bunch of apples, so I figured I’d make some Apple Oatmeal Cookies.

That sounded kind of boring though, so I looked in the fridge to see what else I could come up with.  Of course, I had some jalapeños in there.  If anyone knows me, they know I have had a love affair with all things spicy since the beginning of time and you will always find something spicy in my fridge!  A meal wasn’t perfect without a hint of spiciness.  I also had some fresh organic figs in there, so I decided to combine the two to make a  Fig Jalapeño Jam.  Voilà!

I had a new creation! I’d make Apple Oatmeal Cookies topped with Jalapeño Fig Jam!  I decided to share this recipe with you all & hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  Please leave me some feedback and link back to this post.  ¡Buen provecho!

First, I made the cookies using the following recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup Earth Balance Natural shortening

3/4 cup organic raw cane sugar

2 eggs worth of egg substitute

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

1 cup diced organic apple without peel

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Fold in the walnuts, oats and apples. Drop dough by spoonfuls about 2 inches onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool on wire racks.

Makes 3 dozen cookies

Now to make the jam!

Jam ingredients

12 ounces fresh Organic figs, diced

2 tablespoons minced Organic jalapeño (ribs and seeds included)

1 tablespoon organic fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon filtered water

1/4 cup organic raw cane sugar

Directions

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir well. Heat to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Cover and simmer an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, mash slightly with a fork once jam is done.

 

Once both the cookies and jam are done, let each cool for at least 1 hour, then scoop about 1/2 teaspoon of jam onto each cookie!  Enjoy!

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