From coastal waters to the pantry … The Kassiesbaai Kitchen is a women’s collective from Arniston, who produce a range of traditional coastal pantry products. These products evoke nostalgia of the rich coastal culture that defines this historical fishing village. Wild dune figs (or suurvygies) are a unique coastal fruit that grows in a succulent on dunes up and down the Western Cape shoreline. Fisherwomen have been harvesting the vygies seasonally for decades. The fruit is deliciously sweet with a slighty salty tang of the sea.

Serving top tip: Enjoy this sweet treat spread on warm toast. This soft preserve is also fantastic addition to your cheese platter. Make a sweet and salty basting sauce for Snoek or Yellowtail on the braai; mix a tablespoon with a little soy and a dash of sesame oil.

Spread the love! Wild dune fig jam makes the perfect anytime treat – jam on toast.

Explore our RECIPE for Camembert with Sour Fig Jam