Easy Homemade Fig Jam (with Any Kind of Figs!)
Homemade fig jam is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be used to sweeten or add a savory flavor to a variety of dishes, such as for spreading on toast, dolloping on yogurt, or adding to a cheese board. Plus, making it at home is a breeze! Yields: ~3 cups of jam. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh figs cut into small bite-size pieces, about ½-inch (such as black mission figs, Kadota figs, brown turkey figs, or tiger figs)
- 1⅓ cups (180g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice from 1 large or 2 medium lemons
Instructions
- Mix ingredients in a saucepan. Combine 2 lbs chopped figs and 1½ cups (180g) sugar in a nonreactive saucepan. Stir well, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. The sugar will help to release the natural juices in the figs.
- Add remaining ingredients, then cook. Add ½ cup water and ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce the jam. Lower the heat to medium, then allow it to simmer for 20 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Chill, then serve. Fig jam can be enjoyed immediately, but we like to serve it slightly chilled. Transfer to glass jars or containers, then refrigerate until needed. Before serving, allow the fig jam to sit out at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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