Homemade Fig Jam
With just a few simple ingredients and some ripe figs, you can create a flavorful and versatile jam right in your own kitchen. Not only is it a great way to use up a surplus of figs, but the jam also makes for a thoughtful and tasty homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ripe figs, stemmed and diced
- 3/4 cups Sugar Or pure maple syrup. You can also use a combination of sugar and maple syrup.
- 1/4 cup Fresh squeezed orange juice Or lemon juice
- 2-3 one-inch-thick strips of orange or lemon peel (or a combination), making sure to avoid the white
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- In a large, nonreactive saucepan, toss the fig pieces with the sugar, orange juice, water, citrus peels, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Simmer the fig jam over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and mashing the fig pieces, until the fruit is soft and jammy, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Discard the citrus peels and spoon the jam into three 10-oz jars, leaving ¼ inch of space at the top. Let cool to room temperature. Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
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