Description
A deliciously simple recipe for Fresh Fig Jam with Lemon Zest, perfect for spreading on toast or as a topping for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh ripe figs, quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the figs under cool water, remove stems, and cut into quarters.
- In a large pot, combine figs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let sit for about an hour to release juices.
- Heat over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. After 20 minutes, reduce heat to low.
- Stir in vanilla extract once mixture thickens (should coat the back of a spoon). Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly. Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- Ensure jars are sterilized for proper preservation.
- Adjust sugar according to taste if figs are particularly sweet or tart.
- This jam can be used as a filling for pastries or served with cheese.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- 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: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh Fig Jam, Fig Jam with Lemon Zest, Jam Recipe, Homemade Jam