Homemade Fig Jam Recipe
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
16 Tablespoons
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Fig Jam Recipe
Description
The jam starts with fresh figs that are washed, trimmed, and pulsed into a mostly smooth puree with some texture retained. This puree cooks with a blend of natural sweeteners including honey or maple syrup and coconut sugar, balanced by lemon juice and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor complexity. The mixture is brought to a boil then simmered gently until it thickens and reduces by about half, concentrating the fruity sweetness. Vanilla is stirred in at the end for added aroma.
The resulting fig jam offers a rich, slightly chunky texture with layered sweetness and subtle tartness from the lemon. Natural sugars in the fruit and sweeteners create a deep flavor without becoming overly bright. The cooking process develops a syrupy consistency ideal for spreading.
This versatile jam serves well on toasted bread, alongside biscuits, or paired with gluten-free crackers and cheese like goat cheese. It can be refrigerated for short-term use or canned using a water bath method for long-term shelf storage, retaining freshness up to one year. Adjust sugar levels depending on fig sweetness to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. figs fresh*
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or regular sugar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Wash figs and trim the stems.
- Place figs in a large Nutribullet cup or in a large food processor with water. Pulse a few times until figs are mostly smooth with a few chunks left.
- Add pureed figs to a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat with honey, coconut sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until figs have reduced by half.
- During the last 1-2 minutes add vanilla and stir to combine.
- Let fig jam cool before serving or storing in smaller 4-ounce and 8-ounce mason jars.
- Serve fig jam on toast, biscuits, or on gluten-free crackers with goat cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Different fig varieties vary in sweetness; adjust the amount of sugar according to the figs you use.
- The jam can be refrigerated for up to 3 months without canning.
- For longer storage, use water bath canning to keep the jam on the shelf for up to 1 year.
- Brown turkey, black mission, and Adriatic figs work well for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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