Easy Fig Jam
A simple and indulgent homemade fig jam that transforms any meal into something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Spread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Homemade
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs (2 pounds)
- Honey (1 cup)
- Lemon Juice (1/4 cup)
- Rosemary (2-3 sprigs)
- Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Prep your figs by rinsing them under cool water, trimming the stems, and cutting them into quarters.
- Combine the quartered figs, honey, lemon juice, and sugar in a large pot, stirring gently.
- Let the fig mixture marinate for about 15-20 minutes to create a flavorful syrup.
- Cook the jam over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Add rosemary in the last few minutes of cooking to infuse flavor.
- Jar the jam into sterilized glass jars while hot, leaving headspace, and seal tightly.
- Enjoy the jam on toast, in desserts, or as a complement to cheese and meats!
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar; simmer longer for thicker consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, sweet spread, fig recipe
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