Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam that captures the essence of summer and family traditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs (about 2 pounds)
- Granulated Sugar (1 ½ cups)
- Lemon Juice (1/4 cup)
- Water (1 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prep your figs: Rinse fresh figs under cool water, pat dry, remove stems, and chop into quarters.
- Combine ingredients in a large pot: Add chopped figs, sugar, and water, stirring until sugar dissolves, then add lemon juice and vanilla.
- Cook the mixture: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce and simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Check for consistency after 30-40 minutes: Do the “freezer test” to confirm thickness.
- Jar your jam: Ladle hot fig jam into sterilized jars and seal them while still hot.
Notes
For long-term storage, consider canning your jam following proper procedures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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