Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful recipe for homemade fig jam that captures the sweet, vibrant flavors of fresh figs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, stemmed and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the figs: Start by rinsing your fresh figs under cool water, then carefully stem and chop them into small pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, combine the chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Cook the mixture: Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer: Continue to cook the jam on medium-low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until thickened.
- Check the consistency: Test if the jam holds its shape on a chilled plate.
- Jar it up: Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top, and seal them tightly.
- Cool and store: Let jars cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs and spices for unique flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, fruit preserve, canning