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Fig Jam Recipe
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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Fig Jam Recipe

This homemade fig jam is made with fresh figs and tastes amazing! Very easy and simple, this is a must-make recipe when fresh figs are in season. Fig jam will take your cheese platter to the whole new level :)
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fig, fresh figs
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh figs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 lemon squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Cut the stems off the figs and discard.
  • Cut the figs into quarters.
  • Put all ingredients in a saucepan or pot and stir.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is simmering.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • To make the fig jam smooth, optionally pulse it in the food processor until desired consistency.

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Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg