Fig Jam Recipe
Super simple to make, Easy Fig Jam is summer's sweetest gift!
Servings: 12 people
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- spatula
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh figs cut in quarters and stems removed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- juice of 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, toss the figs, sugar, lemon and vanilla to coat.
- Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved and the figs are juicy.
- Turn the heat to low, add the water, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and the juices are thickened and jammy.
- Turn off the heat and spoon the jam into two pint size jars.
- Close the jars and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Notes
- The jam is done when the figs are soft and the mixture is thick, glossy, and jammy. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- For a smoother jam, mash the figs with a potato masher while simmering.
- Store in clean airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Leave space at the top of the container for expansion.
- This recipe is intended for refrigerator or freezer storage, not shelf-stable canning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg