Description
A delightful fig jam recipe that captures the essence of fresh figs with a perfect blend of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, stems removed and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Figs: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped figs and granulated sugar. Allow this mixture to sit for about 1 hour, so the figs release their juices.
- Cook the Mixture: Transfer the fig mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and water. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally, making sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Check Consistency: After simmering, check the consistency of the jam. To do this, place a small spoonful on a cold plate and let it sit for a minute. Run your finger through it; if it holds its shape and doesn’t run, it’s ready. If not, continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes and test again.
- Sterilize Jars: While the jam is cooking, sterilize your canning jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.
- Fill Jars: Once the jam reaches the desired consistency, carefully ladle it into the hot sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rim of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a good seal.
- Seal and Process: Place the sterilized lids on the jars and screw on the metal bands until they’re fingertip-tight. For long-term storage, process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool on a kitchen towel or wire rack. Once cooled, ensure that the lids are sealed by pressing the center of each lid—if it pops back, it needs to be refrigerated and used first. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe figs for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your figs.
- Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place and refrigerate after opening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg