Homemade Fig Jam
A delightful homemade fig jam that brings back sweet memories of family breakfasts and cozy kitchens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds figs
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare Your Figs: Wash the figs gently under cold water, pat dry, trim off stems, and chop into quarters.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, mix chopped figs, sugar, salt, lemon juice, black peppercorns, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a Simmer: Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves, then reduce heat and let cook.
- Cook Down the Jam: Simmer for about 30-40 minutes until thickened, mashing figs for a smoother texture if desired.
- Jar the Jam: Remove the cinnamon stick and peppercorns, then carefully pour the jam into sterilized jars.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature before using.
Notes
For variations, try adding spices like star anise, fresh herbs, or even a splash of alcohol for a twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, fruit spread, homemade jam, canning, condiments
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