Easy Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam recipe that brings nostalgia and flavor to your breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice
- Water
Instructions
- Prep the figs by washing them gently and removing the stems. Chop if large.
- Combine ingredients in a pot: chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it boils, then simmer for 25-35 minutes.
- Mash with a potato masher to your desired texture and test if it’s ready.
- Jar the jam in sterilized jars and let cool. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
Notes
Use dried figs if fresh ones are unavailable; reduce sugar slightly. You can experiment with spices or herbs for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, fruit spread