Three-Ingredient Fig Jam
A simple and delicious homemade fig jam made with just three ingredients—perfect for breakfast, desserts, and charcuterie boards.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe figs, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the figs by rinsing them under cool water, patting them dry, and chopping them into quarters.
- Combine the chopped figs, sugar, and fresh lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 20-30 minutes until the figs break down and release their juices.
- Check the consistency of your jam and blend if desired for a smooth texture.
- Taste the fig jam and adjust sweetness with more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- Store the cooled jam in sterilized jars for later use.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices, herbs, or citrus for variations.
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
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, simple recipe, fruit spread, breakfast, desserts