Fig jam recipe
If you have an abundance of figs from a tree in your garden, this is a perfect easy recipe for making delicious fig jam!
Servings: 5 cups
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh figs washed
- 500 grams jam sugar see tip below for different ingredients
- Juice of 1 lemon
Equipment
- jam jars
Instructions
- Trim the tops and bottoms off the figs and discard. Cut the figs into pieces and place them in a large pot. Add the jam sugar and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the figs are soft.
- Mash the jam with a potato masher for a chunky texture, or blend it smooth with an immersion blender.
- Ladle the hot jam into the jars and seal immediately. Turn the jars upside down to create a vacuum seal.
- Let the jars sit upside down for about 5 minutes, then turn them upright and allow the jam to cool completely.
Tips
- Once cooled, clean the jars and label them with the date.
- If replacing the jam sugar with regular granulated sugar and pectin, use 2,5 cups/500 gram of sugar and one packet of powdered pectin (like Sure-Jell)
How to store
Store the jars in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep in the refrigerator. Properly sealed jars will last up to one year.