Description
A delightful homemade fig jam that transforms fresh figs into a luxurious spread, capturing the essence of summer with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh figs, chopped
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fresh figs.
- Combine the figs, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until the jam thickens.
- Pour into sterilized jars and let cool before sealing.
Notes
For added depth, try blending in a complementary fruit like orange or apple. Adjust sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, fruit spread, summer recipe, preserves