3-Ingredient Fig Jam
A simple and delightful recipe for homemade fig jam using just three ingredients: fresh figs, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh figs, stemmed and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the figs: Rinse under cold water, pat dry, remove stems, and chop.
- Combine ingredients: In a pot, mix chopped figs, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook the mixture: Over medium heat, stir until figs break down (5-10 minutes).
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool and store: Allow the jam to cool before transferring to a jar.
- Enjoy: Spread on toast or use as a topping for desserts.
Notes
Try variations by adding spices like cinnamon or herbs like rosemary for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, easy recipe, condiment, vegan recipe