Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam recipe capturing the sweetness of ripe figs, perfect for toast, cheese pairings, or desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ pounds ripe figs (approximately one dry quart)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the figs under cool water. Pat them dry, remove the stems, and cut the figs into quarters.
- Combine the quartered figs, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium-size pot and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Place the pot over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar melts.
- Keep cooking the jam for about 15-20 minutes, stirring more frequently, until it thickens.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace, and seal with lids.
Notes
You can enhance the jam with herbs, citrus zest, or balsamic vinegar for different flavor profiles. Remember to check consistency when cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- 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, canning recipes