Fig Jam Recipe
Our easy fig jam recipe requires three ingredients: figs, fresh lemon juice, and sugar, and it's a perfect companion to biscuits and homemade bread.
Equipment
Ingredients
For Large Batch Fig Jam:
- 5 cups figs, stemmed and quartered
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ cups white sugar
For Small Batch Fig Jam:
- 2 cups figs, stemmed, and quartered
- ½ fresh lemon juice, juiced
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
Instructions
- Add figs to a saute pan with fresh lemon juice and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Stir in the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Lower the heat and simmer until the jam reduces and the figs break down, for about 30-40 minutes. You can use a potato masher or immersion blender to encourage the process.
- Remove from heat and skim the foam off of the top. Then, ladle the jam into the airtight containers.
Notes
Expert Tips:
- As the figs cook over high heat, use a potato masher or immersion blender to process the figs. The immersion blender will produce a smooth jam, and the potato masher will give you a more rustic-homemade feel.
- If you overcook the jam, it will become too thick and overset. Fix this by adding a small amount of water and lemon juice and continue cooking until you get the right consistency.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Tablespoons | Calories: 88 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 1 mg | Potassium: 173 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 20 g | Vitamin A: 2 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 2 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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