Description
Create a luscious, nutrient-rich fig jam in under an hour with just five minutes of prep. Sweet, tangy, and utterly versatile—perfect for toast, cheese boards, desserts, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, washed and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and chop the figs into small, even pieces.
- In a large pot, combine figs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water. Stir and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- After 20–25 minutes, mash with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender to desired consistency.
- Test by cooling a spoonful; if it holds shape, it’s done. Simmer longer if too runny.
- Ladle into sterilized jars, seal, and let cool to room temperature.
- Store in fridge for up to 3 weeks or process in a hot water bath for longer storage.
Notes
For extra health benefits, stir in chia seeds after cooking. Substitute sugar with honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, easy jam, homemade spread, quick preserves, healthy jam