Homemade Fig Jam
A nostalgic recipe for sweet and flavorful homemade fig jam, perfect for spreading on bread or drizzling over cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried figs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the figs: Start by placing your dried figs in a bowl and covering them with hot water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the figs: After they’ve soaked, drain the figs and chop them roughly. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped figs, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Add the water: Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash it: Once the mixture has thickened, mash it a bit using a potato masher or blend it for a smoother consistency.
- Finish it off: Stir in the vanilla extract and let the jam cool at room temperature before transferring it to sterilized jars.
Notes
For a less sweet jam, reduce the sugar or use honey. You can also experiment by adding spices or herbs for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- 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, homemade jam, preserves, sweet spreads