Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful and easy fig jam recipe that brings sweetness and joy to your breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, washed and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prep the figs: Wash under cold water, pat dry, remove stems, and slice into quarters or eighths.
- Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine sliced figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir well.
- Heat it up: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Cook down the jam: Reduce heat to low and let it cook gently for 30-45 minutes, stirring often.
- Check the consistency: Test it on a plate; it should hold its shape.
- Jar your jam: Transfer the jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and process in a water bath if storing long-term.
Notes
For a spicier variant, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper while cooking. Enjoy it with bread, cheese, or as a filling for pastries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, spread, breakfast, sweet treat
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