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Homemade Fig Jam

Sweet & Simple Homemade Fig Jam That Will Wow Your Tastebuds

This homemade fig jam recipe is quick, easy, and brings fresh flavors to your breakfast table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 2 cups Fresh Figs Use ripe figs for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Essential for tartness.
  • ¼ cup Water Adjust based on desired consistency.
Optional Enhancements
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile.
  • ½ cup Mixed Dried Fruits Incorporate for texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the fresh figs and chop into quarter-inch pieces.
  2. Combine chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a pot and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then let simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  4. Check the consistency; if runny, continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  5. Once thickened, ladle the jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness to your preference; ensure jars are sterilized for best preservation.

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