Description
Fig Jam with Balsamic Vinegar is a gourmet delight that combines the sweetness of ripe figs with the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar. This easy-to-make jam elevates your culinary creations, making it an excellent addition to cheese boards, toast, or as a glaze for meat dishes. Enjoy the warm, inviting aroma as it fills your kitchen, and savor each spoonful of this luscious spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh figs, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash figs thoroughly, remove stems, and chop into quarters.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped figs and sugar.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Cook over medium heat until gently boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Jam/Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg