Description
A delicious fig jam recipe that enhances your breakfast experience with its rich flavor and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, stemmed and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chopped figs, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the jam thickens, remove it from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal them while hot.
- Let the jars cool completely before storing them in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the mixture before pouring it into jars.
- This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the figs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- 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: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam recipe, homemade fig jam, breakfast spread