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An overhead photo looking down at 3 jars of homemade fig jam. A spoon and two slices of toasted bread are next to the jars.
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4.77 from 13 votes

Fig Jam

This easy fig jam recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with just five simple ingredients. It's the perfect addition to a cheese plate, baked goods, oatmeal, toast and so much more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauces/Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fig jam
Servings: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh figs stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup maple syrup or ¼ cup of sugar + ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional

Instructions

  • Add chipped figs to saucepan with maple syrup, water and lemon juice.
    A pot containing sliced figs, to be made into jam.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and a jam-like consistency is achieved, about 20 minutes. You want the liquid to run off a spoon in thick drops. If needed, return to the heat for a few more minutes.
    A pot containing fig jam.
  • Spoon the jam into an airtight container (like a mason jar), leaving a little space at the top. Close the jars loosely and let cool completely. Once cooled, tighten the lid (the lid can get stuck if you tighten while hot) and store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g