Description
Fresh Fig Jam with Lemon Zest is a vibrant sweet delight that captures the essence of summer in every jar. This easy-to-follow recipe combines ripe figs and zesty lemon to create a luscious spread perfect for toast, desserts, or cheese boards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh figs (quartered)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Wash figs gently under cold water, remove stems, and quarter them.
- In a medium pot, combine quartered figs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture simmers, stirring often for 20-25 minutes.
- Mash some figs for a chunkier texture or blend for a smoother finish.
- Continue cooking until the desired consistency is reached (about 10-15 more minutes).
- Transfer hot jam to sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg