Fig Jam
Whip up a batch of homemade fig jam — a simple treat, perfect to spread on bread, complement cheese and charcuterie, or share as a gift.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe figs, stemmed and diced
- 1½ cups sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup water
- 4 one-inch-thick strips of orange or lemon peel (or a combination), making sure to avoid the white pith
Instructions
- In a large, nonreactive saucepan, toss the fig pieces with the sugar, lemon juice, water, and citrus peels. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Simmer the fig jam over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and mashing the fig pieces, until the fruit is soft and jammy, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Discard the citrus peels and spoon the jam into three 10-oz jars, leaving ¼ inch of space at the top. Close the jars and let cool to room temperature. Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 66
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Sugar: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.