Fig Jam

This easy Fig Jam recipe is just wonderful and can be enjoyed in so many ways: on toast, as an appetizer with cheese and crackers, or as a glaze for pork. Use right away or store for later.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fig jam, fig jam recipe, fruit condiments

Servings: (1½ cups - 2 tablespoons per serving)

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh ripe black mission figs
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp orange zest
pinch of salt
½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Wash and dry the figs, remove the stems, and cut into quarters. Place them into a bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until mostly smooth (but not completely pureed—you still want some texture.)
Transfer the blended figs to a medium-sized pot. Add in the sugar, water, lemon juice, orange zest, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle bubble. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently until the fruit is soft and the juices begin to thicken with a jam-like consistency.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Carefully spoon the jam into a small clean jar, leaving some clearance from the top for expansion. Loosely seal with the lid, but don't tighten completely. After it's completely cool, tighten the lid.

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