With only a handful of ingredients that are fresh and tasty this Fig Jam Recipe is great for your morning breakfast, in desserts, and so much more!
I’m a huge jam lover and breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day and from time to time I like to switch it up with different things like this Fig Jam Recipe.
This is super flavorful and fresh and tastes amazing spread on toast, bagels, even drizzled over some homemade pancakes. There are so many uses for this recipe, we also use it in our Homemade Fig Newton Recipe.
We mainly use it for breakfast, but it is also great as an appetizer to serve to guests when you are having a party, brunch, or any type of gathering really.
This Fig Jam Recipe is super easy by just throwing everything together in a pot and letting it cook down and blending it or smashing it to your “chunkiness” liking.
We like ours a little smoother so its spreadable and just melts in your mouth, but even with some of the chunks it is incredible.
If you are new to figs this really is a recipe that you should start out with, easy, minimal ingredients, and super tasty. You won’t regret it once you try it.
Some of our other favorite breakfast recipes we have on our site include: English Muffins, Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Bagels and Sheet Pan Pancakes.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Minimal ingredients and effort help this recipe come together.
- This makes a nice big jar, but you can double this recipe if desired.
- Using fresh figs really makes this recipe pop.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Fresh figs
Cane sugar (you can also use granulated sugar)
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Vanilla
Water
Cinnamon stick
HOW TO MAKE A FIG JAM RECIPE:
- Wash and cut the figs into quarters.
- Zest the lemon, then cut in half to press to juice.
- In a saucepan, add the figs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, water, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce temperature to low and let it simmer for 50 minutes to an hour, until the liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from heat, and remove the cinnamon stick.
- If you want a chunky jam, press the fig with the back of a wooden spoon, but if you prefer a smooth texture use the blender or an immersion blender.
WHAT ARE THE BEST FIGS TO USE?
For better results, choose beautiful figs, both firm and fleshy. The fig you buy must be fragrant, and on point because once picked, it no longer ripens.
CAN I DOUBLE THIS RECIPE?
Absolutely, since this freezes well you can certainly double it. You will just want a larger wider pan for this and the time should still remain the same.
If you get a deeper pan for this it may take longer to break down so keep an eye on it and make sure to stir routinely through the cooking process.
CAN I HAVE THIS MORE CHUNKY?
Yes, if you like chunks in your jam you can absolutely do that. If you want a chunky jam, press the fig with the back of a wooden spoon, but if you prefer a smooth texture use the blender or an immersion blender.
HOW TO STORE:
This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 2 weeks.
This can also be frozen, place in freezer containers leaving some room at the top for expansion ad it will keep for up to 2 months.
If you use a sterilized jar, you can keep the jam for six months
To defrost, remove from the freezer and into the refrigerator overnight. You can reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave if you want it warm.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Use fresh fragrant figs for the best outcome.
- This can be doubled.
- You can use other extracts like orange, lemon, or almond.
- If you want a smoother jam use a blender or immersion blender, for a thicker just smash with wooden spoon.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- You can serve this on a variety of things like toast, bagels, as an ice cream topping, with crackers and cheese, etc.
Love a good jam recipe but want to switch it up from the same old same old? Then you absolutely have to try my Fig Jam Recipe, super tasty and easy.
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Fig Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of fresh figs
- ¾ cup cane sugar you can also use granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Wash and cut the figs into quarters.
- Zest the lemon, then cut in half to press to juice.
- In a saucepan, add the figs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, water, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce temperature to low and let it simmer for 50 minutes to an hour, until the liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from heat, and remove the cinnamon stick.
- If you want a chunky jam, press the fig with the back of a wooden spoon, but if you prefer a smooth texture use the blender or an immersion blender.
Notes
- Use fresh fragrant figs for the best outcome.
- This can be doubled.
- You can use other extracts like orange, lemon or almond.
- If you want a smoother jam use a blender or immersion blender, for a thicker just smash with wooden spoon.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- You can serve this on a variety of things like toast, bagels, as an ice cream topping, with crackers and cheese, etc.
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