Description
Indulge in the sweet and earthy delight of homemade fig jam! This easy recipe transforms ripe figs into a luscious spread that elevates your breakfast, dessert, or cheese platter. With its vibrant color and rich flavor, this fig jam not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for an impressive gift. The combination of fresh figs, zesty lemon, and just the right sweetness creates a mouthwatering treat that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe fresh figs (quartered)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry figs; remove stems and cut into quarters.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Mix well.
- Simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the figs soften.
- If using pectin for thickness, add it now and stir thoroughly.
- To test consistency, place a spoonful on a cold plate; it should hold shape without running.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars while warm. Seal tightly and cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg