Fig Jam
Savor the natural honey-like sweetness and rich fig flavor with this super easy Fig Preserves recipe that’s made with just a few ingredients. And, you don’t even have to wait for fresh fig season to make this fig jam; it’s made with dried figs, making it something you can make year-round.
Servings 24 2 tablespoon servings
Calories 68kcal
Equipment
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried figs stems removed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Chop each fig into quarters, or if it’s very large, 6 pieces.
- Combine chopped figs, sugar, water, orange zest, and orange juice in a large saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a steady, simmer, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Using an immersion blender or a food processor, blend the jam until any large pieces are gone but the jam still has a bit of texture.
- Continue to cook the jam for another 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened, keep in mind that the jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
Notes
Refrigerate jam for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
