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Homemade Fig Jam Recipe

This Homemade Fig Jam recipe is made with fresh figs, a touch of honey, a bit of lemon juice, and does not require additional pectin or gelatin. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 Tablespoons
Calories: 50 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: American

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 of salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Wash figs and trim the stems.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until figs have reduced by half.
  5. During the last 1-2 minutes add vanilla and stir to combine.
  6. Let fig jam cool before serving or storing in smaller 4-ounce and 8-ounce mason jars.
  7. Serve fig jam on toast, biscuits, or on gluten-free crackers with goat cheese and enjoy!

Notes

  • Brown turkey figs, black mission figs, and Adriatic figs work great in this recipe.
  • Some fig varieties may be sweeter or less sweet than those used in this recipe (brown turkey figs) and the amount of sugar may need to be adjusted.
  • Fig jam will last in the refrigerator without canning for up to 3 months, or on the shelf for up to 1 year if canned using a water bath.

Nutrition Information

Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 69mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50

% 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.