Slow Cooker Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam made effortlessly in a slow cooker, capturing the sweetness of figs and nostalgia in every jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the figs: Rinse and quarter each fig.
- Combine the ingredients: In a slow cooker, mix quartered figs, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cover and cook on low: Let it cook for about 240 to 360 minutes.
- Check the consistency: If runny, cook uncovered for additional time.
- Jar it up: Pour into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top.
Notes
If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can also make this jam on the stovetop. Experiment with flavor additions such as cinnamon or balsamic vinegar!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, slow cooker, homemade, fruit preserves, sweet spread