Description
A simple yet delicious recipe to create homemade fig jam using fresh or dried figs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups figs, chopped (fresh or dried)
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water (for dried figs)
- Optional: cinnamon, vanilla, or balsamic vinegar for flavor
Instructions
- In a pot, combine chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes to let the figs release their juices.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once bubbling, mash the figs with a fork or leave them chunky as desired.
- Reduce heat once it starts thickening and simmer until it looks syrupy, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Test the jam by dragging a spatula through it; it should leave a clear path.
- Adjust sweetness or acidity if needed before removing from heat.
Notes
The jam can last in the fridge for about two weeks. It is great as a homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg