Easy Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam that captures the essence of summer, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 jars 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe figs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep your figs by rinsing them under cold water, removing the stems, and chopping them into quarters.
- Combine chopped figs, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the mixture on medium heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Add vanilla extract once the jam is thickened.
- Jar it up, leaving a half-inch headspace, and process or store as desired.
Notes
For variations, try adding spices, swapping sugar for honey, or incorporating zests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, fruit spreads, easy recipes