Fig Jam Recipe
This easy Fig Jam is rich, sticky, and packed with ripe fruit flavor. A homemade favorite for breakfast, cheese boards, and beyond.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh figs 2 pints
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Place a small plate and a tablespoon in the freezer.
- Rinse the figs in cold running water, removing any debris.
- Slice the figs into halves and quarters.
- Add the cut-up figs and granulated sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture together to combine and cook the mixture for about five minutes, stirring as needed.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the fruit mixture. Stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Continue to heat the mixture until it reaches a light boil.Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, stirring regularly to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When the mixture reaches 205 degrees F. reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the jelly begins to thicken (7-10 minutes).
- Remove the plate and spoon from the freezer. Use the spoon to scoop a spoonful of the jam. Swipe it over the plate and let it cool to test the consistency of the jam.
- Once the desired consistency is achieved, pour the jam into a clean jar and let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
- A quick jam like this will last for 10-14 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Notes
If you can this jam using pressure canning or a water bath, it can stay fresh on the shelf for up to a year without the seal being popped. Once the seal is broken, store in the refrigerator and use within two weeks of opening.
*Make sure to sterilize the jars in which you will place the jam. This will help to keep it fresh longer and limit bacterial growth
*You can use Pectin to speed up the cooking process and help the jelly set faster, although in small batches, it really is not necessary, and it keeps the ingredients to a minimum.
How can I tell if my jam has set properly?
A quick way to check is the frozen plate test. Drop a spoonful of jam onto a chilled plate and gently push it. If it wrinkles, it is set.
What’s the best way to sterilize the jars?
Wash your glass jars and lids with hot, soapy water, rinse them well, and then place them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let them air dry on a clean paper towel before you fill them with your homemade raspberry jam recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 881kcalCarbohydrates: 227gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 1148mgFiber: 14gSugar: 212gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 2mg
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