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Homemade Fig Jam Recipe

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This homemade fig jam recipe transforms fresh figs into a luscious, naturally sweet spread perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with simple ingredients like honey, coconut sugar, lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla, this fig jam is simmered to perfection, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ideal for spreading on toast, biscuits, or gluten-free crackers with goat cheese, it brings a gourmet touch to your kitchen with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Jam Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh figs
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Figs: Wash the fresh figs thoroughly and trim off the stems to ensure clean, ready-to-use fruit.
  2. Puree Figs: Place the figs along with the water into a large food processor or Nutribullet cup. Pulse several times until the figs are mostly smooth but still have a few small chunks for texture.
  3. Combine Ingredients and Boil: Transfer the pureed figs to a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the honey, coconut sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly as you bring the mixture to a boil, cooking for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  4. Simmer the Jam: Reduce heat to medium-low and let the fig mixture simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it has reduced by about half, thickening into a jam consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Add Vanilla: In the last 1 to 2 minutes of simmering, stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the jam with a warm, aromatic note.
  6. Cool and Store: Remove the skillet from heat and allow the fig jam to cool. Once cooled, transfer the jam into clean 4-ounce or 8-ounce mason jars for storage.
  7. Serve: Enjoy your homemade fig jam spread on toast, biscuits, or gluten-free crackers topped with goat cheese for a delicious treat.

Notes

  • Fresh figs work best for this recipe, but dried figs can be rehydrated and used as a substitute with adjusted water content.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the amount of honey or sugar.
  • Store the jam refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks for best freshness.
  • The jam can also be canned using proper sterilization methods for longer storage.
  • For a smoother jam, puree figs longer until completely smooth before cooking.

Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, fig spread, gluten free jam, easy jam recipe, homemade preserves

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