Easy Homemade Fig Jam

Figs contain so many vitamins and minerals AND are a natural prebiotic. They have the ability to improve your gut health all while satisfying your sweet tooth. That’s my type of fruit. This homemade fig jam recipe is simple, contains only 6 ingredients, and can be made in under 30 minutes!

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb fresh Black Mission Figs, washed, stems removed, and cut into small pieces 

½ cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoon honey 

⅛ teaspoon salt 

1 tablespoon of lemon juice 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

How To Make Fig Jam

Step 1: Add all the ingredients into a medium pot on the stove over medium heat. Mix the ingredients together until combined. 

Step 2: Cook the jam on heat until the figs release their juice and the juice begins to boil. 

Step 3: Reduce the heat to a simmer and allow the jam to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid in the pot begins to thicken. 

Step 4: Once thickened, remove the pot from the stove and place the jam in a heat-safe container (like a mason jar). 

Step 5: Place the jam in the fridge. It will thicken as it cools. Serve when it is cooled completely, and enjoy!

FAQs

Do I Need To Peel The Figs?

• The entire fig is edible so no, you do not need to peel the figs. 

Can I Use Dried Figs?

• I recommend using fresh figs if possible as they will release their natural juices as they boil. But, you can use dried figs if you prefer just add 1 TBS of water to help the jam turn into a liquid form.

How Do I Thicken My Jam?

• Although figs don’t contain much pectin (a thickener found in many fruits and vegetables) you do not need to add it to thicken your jam. The natural sugars from the figs combined with the granulated sugar this recipe calls for form a syrup that will make your jam thicken.

Expert Tips

• You can omit the honey or use maple syrup if you are a vegan! 
• Serve with goat cheese or brie
• If your figs are not releasing a lot of juice, you can add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to the pot. 
• If you don’t like chunky jam, you can puree the figs with 2 tablespoon of water, and then follow the rest of the instructions as written. 

Storage Instructions

• Store your jam in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 6 months after it has been opened. 
• You can freeze your jam for up to a year. Make sure you leave a ¾ inch of space at the top of your container to allow your jam to expand.

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