Description
A simple and delicious homemade fig jam recipe that captures the sweet essence of summer in every jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs
- 1 to 1½ cups sugar
- Juice from 1 lemon
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: splash of vanilla extract or a dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the figs and trim off any tough stems or rough spots. Chop them or quarter them.
- Place figs in a large pot and sprinkle sugar on top. Drizzle lemon juice and add a pinch of salt.
- Heat on medium and stir continuously to prevent sticking.
- Let it cook for 30-40 minutes until it becomes bubbly and thickens.
- For a smoother texture, use a potato masher; for chunkier jam, leave as is.
- To test thickness, spoon a blob onto a cold plate; if it doesn’t run, it’s ready.
- Add optional vanilla or cinnamon, let cool, and spoon into jars.
Notes
Store in the fridge for about three weeks; for longer storage, freeze portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg