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Simple Fig Jam is an easy and utterly delicious, no added pectin recipe. Mediterranean in influence, use it as jam or enjoy with cheese which it complements beautifully!
When I think of Cyprus I associate it with lots of delicious food and produce including figs and lemons, so when Expedia asked me to take part in the World on a Plate Challenge I knew what I had to make, a Simple Fig Jam.
My husband lived in Paphos for a year as a teenager and fondly remembers the fig and lemon trees growing in the garden there.
In fact, I’m sure it’s my mother-in-law who suggested I make fig jam (when I first started making jam) as she is a huge fan of it.
I must admit to being totally unfamiliar with figs as they are not something I grew up with.
I did love Fig Rolls though as a child, until the day I saw a dried fig and then I was totally put off them (kid logic)!
So back to the plot,
Having tried some fig jam for the first time last year (that my mother brought back from a holiday), I really loved it and put it on my bucket list of jams.
I decided to keep the flavour clean and simple with just the addition of lemon juice.
As figs are low in pectin, rather than use jam sugar or pectin I upped the lemon juice in this recipe and also used the skins for additional pectin!
My simple Fig Jam turned out wonderfully and we have been enjoying it with cheese and biscuits as well as on croissants etc for a sweet treat.
What surprised me most was the colour as the fig jam I’d been given was brown but this fig jam has a beautiful deep pink colour.
More Late Summer Fruit Jam & Jelly Recipes
Once you’ve made my fig jam you should try the following recipes too!
- Blackberry & Apple Jam
- Blackberry & Apple Jelly
- Seedless Blackberry Jam
- Rosehip & Apple Jelly
- Damson Jam
- Easy Greengage Jam
- Plum & Apple Jam
- Simple Elderberry Jam
- Simple Blueberry Jam
- Easy Grape Jam
- Peach & Apricot Jam (1st prize winning)
- Easy Crab Apple Jelly
More Fig Recipes
- Fig Cake with Orange and Brown Sugar Glaze – Christina’s Cucina
- Fig, White Chocolate and Mascarpone Tarts – Tin & Thyme
- Baked Figs with Bacon, Sundried Tomatoes & Mozzarella – Munchies & Munchkins
- Fig Curd – Feast Glorious Feast
I’m sure you’ll love this fig jam even if like me you don’t like fresh figs!
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NB: I received vouchers to cover my ingredients and time making this recipe.
Simple Fig Jam
Ingredients
- 1.2 Kg Figs washed
- 600 g Granulated sugar
- Juice and skin of 2 small unwaxed lemons equating to 5 tbsp juice
Instructions
- The night before prepare the figs by trimming the stems, chopping in half and then chop each half into nine pieces, cutting in 3 both ways. (If you like a finer textured jam then chop into smaller pieces.)
- Place the halved lemon skins into a glass bowl along with the chopped figs and pour over the sugar followed by the lemon juice, cover and leave at room temperature overnight.
- Place all the fruit mixture into a preserving pan (or one of similar size) and gently heat until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture up to a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 38 – 40 minutes, stirring regularly until the mixture is looking thick and syrupy. You can use a potato masher to break up the figs if you wish.
- Discard the lemon skins and pot up in hot sterilised jars and seal with lids immediately.
- Store in a cool dry place and once opened store in fridge where it will last months. Jam is best eaten in 1st year but will last years if stored properly.
- Makes 1 ltr of jam (which for me filled just over 1 large and 2 small jars).
Michael
A really nice simple recipe that works. I make about 20/30 jars a year and give most away. I also make figgy rolls? Anyone remember that?
Apple and fig chutney is brilliant.
Also sundries figs stuffed with almonds.
I have 9 trees and based in Cyprus so the crop is tremendous.
Thank you
Camilla
Thank you so much Michael, so lovely that a recipe inspired by Cyprus has been made in Cyrus:-)
A S,Edinburgh
I’ve never had fig jam. This looks beautiful though!
Debbie w
Just making my first ever batch. My neighbour has masses of figs and lets them rot every year. For the first time ever she asked if I wanted some! Always had to buy in France before so I hope this tastes good!
Camilla
Ooh fab, my old neighbour had a tree but I wasn’t into jam making back then wish I lived next to her now:-) Let me know how you get on:-)
Isabella
This looks like my idea of heaven! You really are the queen of jams, delicious!
Camilla
Aaw, thank you so much Isabella-)
Heather Haigh
Oh I love figs, looks delicious.
Eb Gargano
I love figs but I’ve never tried fig jam. I will have to have a go at making this so I can find out what it tastes like!
Camilla
I’ve never liked figs but I love fig jam:-) Do let me know what you think!
peter @feedyoursoultoo
I am sure the figs made for a great jelly. I hope your husband enjoyed the memories.
Camilla
Thanks Peter they really did:-) Hubby hadn’t had fig jam before but really likes it now;-)
April J Harris
Your fig jam looks wonderful, Camilla! I can think of so many recipes to use it in!
Camilla
Thank you April, ooh I’m trying to think what recipes you have in mind now:-)
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
I love figs but I don’t think i’ve had fig jam. Looks delicious! I bet this would go nicely with some salty cheese on a piece of bread 🙂
Camilla
Thank you, yes fab with salty cheese:-)
Sarah
I’m not keen on fresh figs either, but I love them dried so I thought I’d give this recipe a go. I made it this morning and it’s lovely. Looks fab in the jars too. Thanks.
Camilla
Oh fabulous, so glad you like it:-)