Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh ripe figs, quartered
- ½ cup honey (preferably raw or organic)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of lemon extract (optional for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup water (if needed for consistency)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by washing the fresh figs thoroughly under cold water. Remove the stems and cut the figs into quarters.
- Place the quartered figs in a medium saucepan. Add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water if the jam becomes too thick.
- For a smoother texture, mash the figs with the back of a spoon or blend with an immersion blender.
- Once the desired consistency is reached, remove from heat. Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Allow the jars to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- For a spiced variation, add cinnamon or ginger during simmering.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized for longer shelf life.
- This jam can be canned for extended storage.
- Use clean utensils to prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering, Sterilizing, Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
