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Ridiculously Easy Orange Fig Jam (from dried figs)
This Ridiculously Easy Orange Fig Jam is almost embarrassingly easy- combine dried figs (yes DRIED figs), sugar, orange juice and zest along with a splash of vinegar - cook, stir, puree - you're done! Then it's time to enjoy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 48 tablespoons
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried figs stems removed (see post for types of figs)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups orange juice
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- finely grated zest from 2 medium-size oranges
Instructions
- Chop each fig into quarters. Wash enough jars and lids to hold 24-ounces in hot soapy water and rinse well. Set aside.
- Combine figs, sugar, orange juice, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice in a medium-large saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a steady. rolling simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pulse/blend the jam with an immersion (or regular) blender until large pieces are gone but jam is still has a bit of texture. (Use the pulse setting on your blender.)
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes until jam is thickened to desired state. (It will get a bit thicker as it cools). Add fresh orange zest and stir to combine.
- Transfer to jars with tight-fitting lids. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 2-3 months.
- If you would like to can this jam to make it shelf-stable, please follow these directions.
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Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
- If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn't have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
- This recipe makes 24 ounces of jam. The number of jars will depend on the size of your jams.
Nutrition Information
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.