Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through this luscious Fig Jam, weaving sweet memories of sun-ripened fruit and rustic kitchens. Silky preserve whispers comfort while delivering rich flavor you’ll savor with warm bread or creamy cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh figs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Pectin and Stabilizers:
- 1 packet pectin (1.75 oz / 49 g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry fresh figs, removing any stems or blemishes.
- Chop figs into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and smooth texture.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped figs, sugar, and lemon juice over medium-high heat.
- Stir continuously as the mixture begins to simmer, crushing figs with a potato masher to release natural juices.
- Sprinkle pectin and salt into the simmering fruit mixture, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps.
- Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and promote thickening.
- Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, mixing well to distribute flavors evenly throughout the jam.
- Test jam’s readiness by placing a small amount on a chilled plate – it should wrinkle when pushed with a finger.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes, allowing jam to set slightly.
- Carefully transfer hot jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Seal jars immediately and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate jam and consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, soft figs bursting with sweetness to create a more intense flavor profile for your jam.
- Consider using brown sugar or honey as alternative sweeteners to enhance the jam’s depth and complexity.
- Experiment with additional spices like cardamom or ginger to transform the traditional fig jam into a gourmet spread.
- For a low-sugar version, use pectin specifically designed for reduced-sugar recipes and replace some sugar with natural sweeteners like stevia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg