Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam that captures the sweetness of ripe figs and evokes nostalgic memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the figs by rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry. Remove the stems and quarter them.
- Combine the quartered figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a large pot. Stir gently to coat the figs evenly with sugar.
- Let it macerate for about 30 minutes if you have time.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the figs start breaking down.
- Test the consistency by spooning a bit onto a plate and letting it cool. Adjust the cooking time if necessary.
- Add vanilla extract right before removing from heat and adjust flavors as needed.
- Jar the jam into sterilized jars while still hot, leaving about a quarter-inch of headspace.
- Seal the jars or store them in the fridge for shorter-term use.
Notes
Experiment with flavors by adding herbs or spices for interesting twists!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, preserves, fruit spread
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