Homemade Sweet Fig Jam
Fresh ripe figs simmered with lemon juice, honey, and a hint of rosemary.
In a nutshell: This authentic mediterranean homemade sweet fig jam comes together in just 45 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Rich artisanal sweet fig jam crafted with fresh black mission figs, honey, lemon juice, and a delicate touch of fresh rosemary.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Lemon Juice Is Structural: The lemon juice isn't just for flavor — its acid helps the jam set and keeps the fig color bright. Don't skip it or reduce it.
- Pull the Rosemary: Remove the rosemary sprig before ladling the jam into jars. Left in, it keeps steeping and turns the jam piney and bitter.
Ingredients
18
servings
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2 lbs fresh ripe figs, stemmed and chopped
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup honey
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Simmer Figs
Combine chopped figs, sugar, honey, lemon juice, and rosemary in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Mash & Thicken
Simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring and mashing figs with potato masher until jam thickens.
Jar & Cool
Remove rosemary sprig. Ladle hot jam into sterile glass jars. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
After 25-30 minutes of simmering and mashing, it should visibly thicken and mound on a spoon. It will thicken more as it cools.
Refrigerated in sterile jars, it keeps for up to 1 month. This is a refrigerator jam, not a water-bath canned one, so keep it chilled.
The single sprig infuses a subtle savory note that balances the sweetness — just remember to remove it before jarring.
It's wonderful on toast, but also great on a cheese board with brie or goat cheese, or as a glaze for roasted meats.
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