Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam capturing the essence of summer, perfect for spreading on bread or pairing with cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh ripe figs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the figs: Wash figs gently under cold water, pat dry, remove stems, and quarter each fig.
- Combine ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed pot, mix quartered figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook the jam: Simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently for 15-20 minutes.
- Mash it up: Use a potato masher to achieve desired consistency.
- Check for consistency: Cook on medium-low until thick, testing occasionally.
- Jar it up: Pour into sterilized jars, clean rims, and cool.
- Store and enjoy: Refrigerate and use within a month.
Notes
Experiment with spices or different citrus for unique flavors. Remember to enjoy the process and the memories it brings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, summer recipes, fruit preserves