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Easy Balsamic Fig Jam

If you can cut up some dried figs and add sugar, balsamic vinegar, water and lemon juice then bring it all to a boil, you can make this delicious balsamic fig jam! That's all there is to it! And check out the post (above) for a zillion ways to use it!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 48 1 tablespoon servings
Calories: 4363 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried figs stems removed
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Chop each fig into 4-6 pieces. Wash enough jars (to hold 24-ounces of jam) in hot soapy water and rinse well. Set aside.
  2. Combine figs, sugar, water, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice in a medium-large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Bring to a boil then reduce to a steady, rolling simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pulse/blend the jam with an immersion (or regular) blender until large pieces are gone but the jam still has a bit of texture. (Use the pulse setting if using a regular blender.)
  5. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the jam is thickened to the desired state. (It will get a bit thicker as it cools).
  6. Taste the jam. If you would like it a bit tangier, add an extra tablespoon or two of balsamic vinegar.
  7. Transfer to jars with tight-fitting lids. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 2-3 months.
  8. If you end up cooking the jam too long and it's too thick, it's super easy to remedy. Just add water, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring well after each addition, until it's the desired consistency.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for further instructions and more detailed tips.
  • This recipe yields 24 ounces or 4 6-ounce jars of jam.

Nutrition Information

Calories 43.63kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11.13g (4%) Protein 0.24g (0%) Fat 0.07g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 1.75mg (0%) Potassium 50.43mg (1%) Fiber 0.69g (3%) Sugar 9.94g (20%) Vitamin C 0.15mg (0%) Calcium 12.33mg (1%) Iron 0.16mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 481 tablespoon servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4363

% Daily Value*

Calories 43.63kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11.13g 4%
Protein 0.24g 0%
Fat 0.07g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 1.75mg 0%
Potassium 50.43mg 1%
Fiber 0.69g 3%
Sugar 9.94g 20%
Vitamin C 0.15mg 0%
Calcium 12.33mg 1%
Iron 0.16mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.