Fig Jam Recipe
Enjoy fig season all year long with this easy fig jam recipe. It uses just a few ingredients and tastes great on savory dishes, like burgers and sandwiches, as well as desserts like ice cream and cake.
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh figs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Prepare your figs by washing, removing the stems, and slicing in half. Add the halves to a food processor or blender and pulse gently until there are no large chunks.
- Heat a large, heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the pureed figs, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it comes to a low boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes, stirring frequently so that the figs don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the desired consistency has been reached, remove from heat. Carefully transfer to a blender and pulse to smooth out any of the fig skins or remaining large pieces.
- Add the vanilla and lemon juice, pulse, and then add more lemon juice to taste, if needed.
- To can your fig jam, follow the directions below. Otherwise, allow it to cool at room temperature before serving or storing in the fridge for up to 1 month, or the freezer for up to 1 full year. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: store the jam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 1 year.
Storing canned jam: store canned fig jam in a cool dark place at room temperature for up to 2 years.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg