Description
Indulge in the sweet, earthy delight of homemade fig jam with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast spreads or gourmet cheese pairings, this jam captures the essence of ripe figs, transforming any meal into a culinary celebration. Whether enjoyed on toast, scones, or desserts, each jar bursts with flavor and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe fresh figs, quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash figs under cold water, remove stems, and cut into quarters.
- In a large pot, combine quartered figs, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until mixed.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- If desired, use an immersion blender to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving half an inch at the top before sealing.
- Allow jars to cool at room temperature before storing in the fridge or pantry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg