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Easy Fig Jam Recipe

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A simple, small-batch fig jam recipe that sets without pectin and is perfect for cheese boards. This low-sugar preserve can be enhanced with vanilla or rosemary.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine quartered figs, sugar, and lemon juice in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. If using, add the vanilla bean seeds and pod, or the rosemary sprig.
  2. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the figs.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the jam has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. This will take about 30-45 minutes. Mash the figs with a potato masher or the back of a spoon as they soften.
  5. Remove the vanilla bean pod or rosemary sprig.
  6. Test for set: Place a small amount of jam on a chilled plate. If it wrinkles when pushed, it is ready.
  7. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Wipe the rims of the jars clean and screw on the lids.
  9. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  10. Carefully remove the jars from the canner and let them cool completely on a towel-lined counter. Check for seals.

Notes

  • For a smoother jam, you can blend the cooked figs briefly with an immersion blender before jarring.
  • To make a vanilla fig jam, add the scraped seeds of one vanilla bean to the pot with the figs.
  • For a rosemary fig jam, add a sprig of fresh rosemary during cooking and remove before jarring.
  • This jam is delicious served with Brie, goat cheese, or on toast.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening.

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