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    Easy Fig Jam Recipe

    Published: Jan 28, 2020 · Modified: Sep 27, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

    This Easy Fig Jam Recipe is quick, simple, and delicious. If you have fresh figs, you need to make this. Fig Jam is amazing with cheese, on toast, in a dessert, and more!

    fig jam in a mason jar
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    Figs are such wonderful fruit and can be used for so many things. We have a tiny little fig tree we planted when we moved into our house a few years ago. And although it is small, it puts out quite a few figs.

    One of my favorite things on a cheese plate is fig jam. But, fig jam is kind of expensive. Now that I have figs every year, I will be making fig jam every year.

    Ingredients for Fig Jam

    After I made this fig jam I realized I needed another way to use up all of this delicious jam before it went bad. Check out my recipe for Coconut Fig Crumble Bars, they are easy to make and quite tasty!

    This jam only has 4 ingredients, that's it!

    • Fresh Figs
    • Sugar
    • Water
    • Lemon Juice

    How to make Easy Fig Jam

    Add the water and sugar to a saucepan and dissolve the sugar. After the sugar has dissolved, add the figs and lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil.

    Turn down the heat to simmer and place a lid on the saucepan with a small opening for steam. Every 20 minutes, stir the mixture and smash up the figs.

    After 1 hour, remove from the heat and allow the jam to cool completely before serving or storing.

    fresh figs on stove to make fig jam

    What kind of figs to use

    There are many different types of figs out there, the most common are Mission, Brown Turkey, and Calimyrna. I have a Calimyrna fig tree so those are the figs I used.

    Calimyrna figs have a slightly lighter color and green skin so my jam is a little lighter than what you may be used to seeing. Don't worry, the flavor is ALL there!! Feel free to use whatever type of fig you can get.

    Will this Jam be Thick with no Pectin?

    Yes! Figs have natural pectin in them and this jam will thicken up enough without any added pectin. However, this will not be the consistency of fig paste, which is another common accompaniment to cheese boards.

    fig jam in a jar

    How long will this Jam Last?

    This quick and easy fig jam will last about 2 weeks when stored in the fridge in a sealable container, like a mason jar. This recipe is meant to be quick, easy, and a small batch so the assumption is that it will not last longer than 2 weeks.

    coconut fig bars cut
    Coconut Fig Bars made with Fig Jam

    Can You Freeze Homemade Jam?

    Yes, you can freeze this fig jam! The best way to freeze jam is to use thick, sturdy glass jars or stiff, freezer-safe plastic containers. As with most food you freeze, ensure the jam is at room temperature before placing it in the freezer.

    Fill the containers/jars with jam, leaving ¾ of an inch at the top because the jam will expand. Fig jam will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you remove the jam and it has defrosted, it will last an additional week in the fridge.

    What to serve with fig jam

    Fig jam has so many uses, here are a few ideas:

    • Serve with a cheeseboard (my personal favorite)
    • Put it on your morning toast
    • Add it to oatmeal or yogurt
    • Peanut butter and fig jam sandwich

    More Fresh Recipes to try:

    • Fresh Fruit Shrub Recipe
    • Lavender Syrup
    • Cherry Crumble Bars
    • Fresh Mango Galette
    • Grapefruit Pound Cake
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    fig jam in a mason jar

    Quick and Easy Homemade Fig Jam

    A quick and easy recipe to make homemade fig jam that's perfect for cheeseboard, appetizers, desserts and more!
    4.95 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 59kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • medium saucepan
    • food masher
    • food processor or blender
    • glass jar with lid for storage

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup water
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 small lemon, juiced
    • 2 cups fresh figs, rinsed and cut in half

    Instructions

    • Place water and sugar in a pan and cook on medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add figs and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
      fresh figs on stove to make fig jam
    • Turn down the heat and simmer for about an hour with a lid mostly on. Take the time to stir and mash the mixture every once in a while. The figs will start to break down and the peels will start to break down.
      fig jam cooking in pan on stove top
    • After an hour, remove from heat and allow to cool. Mashup any remaining chunks of fig. If there are still larger pieces of skin, you can give the jam a quick pulse in your food processor or blender. Place in a sealable glass jar and keep the jam into the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
      fig jam in a mason jar

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 14.8g | Calcium: 12mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Nariman Ajluni says

      August 08, 2022 at 10:57 am

      I have a Brown Turkey tree in my yard. The skin is green only until the fruit ripens; then it turns purple. So when you say your brown turkey figs have a green skin, I can’t imagine you are making them into jam while green! Perhaps you have a different variety of fig?

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2022 at 11:50 am

        Hi Nariman, you are correct, I do have a different variety and after writing this post, I realized my nursery had mislabeled my tree!! I have a Calimyrna fig tree.

        Reply
    2. Patricia Laundree says

      September 13, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      I was just wondering if this could be adapted to use dried figs? That I have, fresh are harder to come by here. Thanks. 🙂 Recipe sounds awesome!
      Patti

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 13, 2021 at 6:21 pm

        Patti, I think you could use dried figs, although I haven't personally tried it. I would heat the ingredients for about 8 minutes or so, blend in a food processor, and then return to the heat for a few more minutes to make sure everything is blended and a jam consistency. Let me know if you try it, I'd love to hear how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. sandee L schreiber says

      September 13, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      I would like to make this a little spicy....what do you suggest?

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 13, 2021 at 4:29 pm

        Hi Sandee! I have seen many recipes that call for 1-3 peppers added to a fig jam. Most of them blend the peppers in a food processor before cooking with figs and sugar. As I'm sure you know, the more seeds you include, the spicier the jam will be. For this recipe, I would blend 1 jalapeno, serrano, or habanero depending on which pepper you like. I would also start with half and see how spicy it is before adding the whole thing. While I have not tried this personally, I'm sure it would be delicious! Thanks fro checking out my recipe 😊

        Reply
    4. Wanda says

      September 13, 2021 at 10:48 am

      4 stars
      I have three fig trees (they make bushes in my part of the country), and the figs are full this year. I made this recipe, using what figs I had available, and reduced the amount of sugar, and the taste was great! This makes a great 'refrigerate' jam.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 13, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks for trying out the recipe Wanda, I'm so glad you liked it! Reducing the amount of sugar is a great idea and I'm happy to hear it turned out great.

        Reply
    5. Anne Borenstein says

      September 13, 2021 at 12:51 am

      Haven't made this yet, but you get 5 stars for what appears to be a good jam recolipe with very clear instructions! I'll try this, for sure..
      Have you ever tried fig jam, a slice of gruyere (or, if you like, muenster or havarti) and thinly sliced ham, wedged into a slim crusty baguette? Transporting!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 13, 2021 at 2:34 am

        Thanks for checking out my recipe, Anne. It's one of my favorites and I hope you find a time to try it out. My favorite way to enjoy fig jam is with a salty brie on a crisp cracker. However, gruyere and ham will be on my next charcuterie board for sure. This sounds like an awesome combination, thanks for sharing.😊

        Reply
    6. Gabriela Herrera says

      September 09, 2021 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Oh my God I love fig jam with vegan cream cheese and crackers and with the holidays coming up this is the perfect recipe for a snack board

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 09, 2021 at 1:29 am

        Yes! That's exactly what I use this jam for more often than not. It pairs so well with a salty cheese and crackers. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Arica says

      September 08, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had fig jam, but this looks and sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 08, 2021 at 11:20 pm

        You've gotta try it, it's so good with so many things!

        Reply
    8. Gwynn Galvin says

      September 08, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love fig jam and am excited to make this homemade fig jam! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 08, 2021 at 11:20 pm

        If you love fig jam, this will definitely be a game-changer for you. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Bobbie says

      September 08, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for a jam recipe I can make ahead for the holidays! This looks amazing

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 08, 2021 at 11:20 pm

        This is perfect for the holidays and would make a great gift!

        Reply
    10. Kayla DiMaggio says

      September 08, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This fig jam was so amazing! I have a fig tree that I was wracking my head on what to do with but I made this and it turned out great!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 08, 2021 at 11:21 pm

        If you have a fig tree, you definitely need this recipe!😉

        Reply
    11. Luca says

      September 08, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Really really quick to make! Thanks, it was so delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 08, 2021 at 11:21 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for giving it a try.

        Reply
    12. Mae says

      September 08, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      I never imagined it would be so easy, but it was and the jam is delicious! Especially love it with oatmeal - thanks for the great suggestion!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 08, 2021 at 11:22 pm

        Easy recipes are my jam (sorry, had to do it) 😅. Thanks for letting me know how it went, oatmeal and fig jam were made for each other.

        Reply
    13. Misty says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Can I freeze this jam? I had a HUGE amount of figs I needed to use up from my tree and ended up with 4 huge jars’ worth of jam.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 17, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        Hi Misty. Yes, you can freeze this fig jam! The best way to freeze jam is to use thick, sturdy glass jars or stiff, freezer-safe plastic containers. As with most food you freeze, ensure the jam is at room temperature before placing it in the freezer. Fill the containers/jars with jam, leaving 3/4 of an inch at the top because the jam will expand. Fig jam will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you remove the jam and it has defrosted, it will last an additional week in the fridge.

        Reply
    14. Debra says

      July 29, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yes! I love all things figs.

      Reply
    15. Leslie says

      July 28, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Great Fig Jam Recipe to try!

      Reply
    16. Marina says

      July 28, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Love homemade jams, the fig jam is one of my favourites and my family loves using for breakfast on toast or in porridge

      Reply
    17. Chef Dennis says

      July 28, 2020 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      This Fig Jam looks absolutely divine! My wife will love this.

      Reply
    18. Amy says

      July 28, 2020 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      this looks fantastic! Just bookmarked this recipe when figs are back in season down under!

      Reply
    19. Alexandra says

      July 28, 2020 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      We love homemade jam - it makes a fantastic edible gift! Fig is so delicious!

      Reply
    20. Estelle Forrest says

      July 27, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      So simple yet so tasty! Love when recipes have less than 5 ingredients!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        I agree, fewer ingredients and easy recipes are the way to go!

        Reply
    21. Andréa Janssen says

      July 27, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Finally I know what to prepare for my abundance of homegrown figs. I'm certainly going to try this recipe when they're ripe.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Oh good, you won't be disappointed, I promise!

        Reply
    22. Sue says

      July 27, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      This fig jam looks so easy and delicious! It never occurred to me that I might be able to grow a fig tree. Worth looking at for sure!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 27, 2020 at 3:34 pm

        You can always use fresh figs from the grocery store but fig trees are pretty easy to grow and maintain!

        Reply

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