Description
A delightful and sweet homemade fig jam that captures the essence of fresh figs, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
- Fresh figs – 2 pounds
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Fresh lemon juice – 1/4 cup
- Water – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Wash the figs thoroughly and remove the stems.
- Chop the figs into small pieces and place them in a large pot.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and water to the pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check the consistency; it should be thick and spreadable.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal them tightly.
- Let the jars cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the figs before cooking.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the figs.
- This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- 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