Can Homemade Fig Jam be made with dried figs?

Yes but soak them first so they soften and blend better into a thick jam texture.

How long does Homemade Fig Jam last?

It keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge when stored in a clean sealed jar.

Can Homemade Fig Jam be frozen?

Yes freeze it in small containers and thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Why is my Homemade Fig Jam runny?

It likely needs more cooking time so the syrup can reduce and thicken properly.

Homemade Fig Jam

Description

This Homemade Fig Jam is an easy and quick fruit spread with a simple method and the best cozy flavor for toast and cheese boards. It is a healthy homemade idea for brunch and holiday breakfasts and potluck tables and party boards. Fresh figs cook down into a glossy jam that feels special yet simple enough for meal prep and everyday snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Fresh figs
1 cup Granulated sugar
3 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1/4 cup Water
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

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Instructions

The fresh figs are trimmed and quartered so the jam can cook down evenly. The pieces look irregular with purple skins and pink centers showing through and the fruit begins to look ready for softening.
The figs are mixed with sugar and lemon juice and lemon zest and cinnamon. The dry sugar starts clinging to the sticky fig surfaces while the lemon creates glossy wet patches around the fruit.
The coated figs cook with water until the fruit begins to collapse. The pieces shift into a loose bubbling mixture with syrup gathering between the softened skins.
The softened figs are mashed until the mixture changes from loose fruit pieces into a thick chunky spread. Some skins remain visible and the seeds spread throughout the syrup for a natural jam texture.
The jam continues cooking until it becomes darker and thicker. The surface turns glossy and the bubbles become slow and heavy with uneven fruit pieces suspended in the spread.
The finished jam is spooned onto a small plate as a single portion. It looks thick and glossy with soft fig pieces and tiny seeds and natural uneven edges.

Notes

Pro Tips:

Choose ripe figs with tender skins and sweet centers because firm figs need longer cooking and taste less rich.
Stir more often near the end because thick jam can stick quickly once the syrup starts reducing.
Keep some fig pieces chunky for the best homemade texture and a more beautiful spoonable finish.
Add a little extra lemon juice if your figs are very sweet and you want a brighter balanced flavor.

Storage: Cool the Homemade Fig Jam completely before placing it in a clean jar. Store the jar in the refrigerator with the lid tightly closed so the flavor stays fresh. Use a clean spoon every time you scoop the jam because crumbs can shorten its storage life. For longer storage freeze small portions in freezer safe containers and leave space at the top for expansion.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Desserts
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 165
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 2mg
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg