Description
A simple and delicious fig jam made with just three ingredients: fresh figs, sugar, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- Fresh figs
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Clean and chop the fresh figs.
- Combine the figs, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour the jam into sterilized canning jars while hot, seal them, and process in a water bath if desired for preservation.
Notes
For a smoother texture, use a potato masher to break down the figs further. Experiment with spices like cinnamon or vanilla for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, preserves, simple recipes, fig recipe