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The Best Homemade Fig Jam Recipe

A 15-minute, EASY homemade fig jam recipe - only 6 ingredients! Includes how to make fig jam, tips for making fig jam ahead, and yummy fig jam uses.

Instructions

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh figs
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 medium Lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Water
US Customary - Metric

  1. Slice the very top off of the figs then place in a large pot with the remaining ingredients.

  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-20 minutes, until it's thick.

  3. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to finish breaking down the figs.

  4. Transfer to a lidded jar and store in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Video Showing How To Make Fig Jam:

Don't miss the VIDEO above - it's the easiest way to learn how to make Fig Jam!

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

This homemade fig jam recipe makes 1.5 cups total.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 52 | Total Carbs: 13g | Net Carbs: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols (though the latter are rarely seen on this site), because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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