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French Fig Jam Recipe
French Fig Jam Recipe transforms fresh figs with sugar and lemon juice into a rich, sweet preserve. Slow simmering develops the jam's thick texture while lemon juice adds brightness and aids preservation. The method ensures a setting jam suitable for spreading on bread, pairing with cheeses, or adding to desserts.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
3
jars
Calories:
1195 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 pounds figs fresh
- 26.50 ounces sugar
- 1 lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash your figs and pat dry.
- Keep a plate in the freezer (will use it later to test setting of jam). Clean and sterilize your jam jars and lids.
- Quarter figs and place into large jam cooking pot.
- Pour sugar over figs, as well as the lemon juice.
- Mix the fruits with the sugar and lemon juice.
- Keep on medium heat and bring to a rolling boil.
- Then reduce heat to a simmer, stir occasionally.
- Let the jam simmer until it's set. To test setting, either check with your thermometer, setting temperature 105 Celcius/220 Fahrenheit, and/or drop some jam on the ice cold plate and turn the plate a bit to see if the jam runs (watch my video). If it's not moving, your jam is set.
- Fill your clean jars with the jam up to the rim so that there is no air when you close the lid.
- Drop some rum or other alcohol onto the lid to kill any germs left.
- Wipe your jars clean, close with the lid tight and quickly turn the jam jars upside down to create a vacuum.
- Leave the jam jars upside down for about 24 hours. Then turn them.
- Keep your labels ready, mark with jam name and date. Stick on the jam jars so that you know what's in it.
- Store your fig jam in a cool and dry place. Once opened, store in the fridge only.
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Notes
- Use sterilized jars and lids to prevent contamination and extend shelf life.
- Test jam setting by placing some on a frozen plate to check if it gels properly before bottling.
- Follow detailed jam-making techniques for consistent results, including boiling and sealing methods.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1195kcal
(60%)
Carbohydrates
309g
(103%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
701mg
(15%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
299g
(598%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9.9mg
(11%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1195kcal | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 309g | 103% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 299g | 598% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.