Fig Jam
Fig Jam is a delightful blend of sweet, ripe figs simmered with sugar and lemon juice to create a luscious spread that enhances breakfast or cheese platters. This easy-to-make jam fills your kitchen with enticing aromas and offers a gourmet touch to any snack. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying solo, Fig Jam is versatile enough to pair well with both savory and sweet dishes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh figs (about 20 figs), chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools, including a large pot and sterilized jars.
- Rinse the figs under cool water, pat dry, remove stems, and chop into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir well.
- Cook on medium heat until the mixture bubbles softly, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened to a sticky consistency.
- Pour warm fig jam into sterilized jars while hot, seal tightly, and let cool before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://homechefrecipes.com/fig-jam/