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    Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Recipes

    Easy Fig Jam Recipe

    Published: Jan 28, 2020 · Modified: Jun 4, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 43 Comments

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    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!

    homemade fig jam in a mason jar

    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.

    Jump to:
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients for Fig Jam
    • How to Make Easy Fig Jam
    • What kind of figs to use
    • Will this Jam be Thick with No Pectin?
    • How Long Does Homemade Fig Jam Last?
    • Can You Freeze Homemade Jam?
    • What to serve with fig jam
    • Quick and Easy Homemade Fig Jam
    • Did you Make This Easy Fig Jam?

    Why I Love This Recipe

    I love this Fig Jam recipe because not only is it easy, but it has so much flavor, and can the jam can be used for so many things. This jam comes together in about an hour and a half and can be stored or frozen for later.

    One of my favorite things on a cheese plate is fig jam. But, fig jam is kind of expensive. Making my own fig jam is less expensive and more impressive, in my opinion.

    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!

    Ingredients for Fig Jam

    This recipe only has 4 ingredients, figs, sugar, water, and lemon juice.

    • Fresh Figs - the figs have to be fresh and ripe for this jam to turn out perfectly. You can use any type of fig you can find or like.
    • Sugar - just plain white sugar will do for this recipe and will help sweeten the jam.
    • Lemon Juice - I use fresh lemon juice when I make this recipe but you can also use the bottle kind in a pinch. If you do, add a little at a time since bottle lemon juice has added citric acid.

    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.

    fresh figs on stove to make fig jam

    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.

    fig jam cooking in pan on stove top

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

    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.

    quick fig jam in a jar

    How Long Does Homemade Fig 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
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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!
    4.99 from 65 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 59kcal
    Author: Emily
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    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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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. Linds says

      September 02, 2023 at 12:54 am

      5 stars
      I made this jam from my own fig trees and it was absolutely perfect and delicious! Perfect consistency and sugar amount The only change I made, was to add two T of dark rum! Very nice addition! Going to whip up several more batches!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 02, 2023 at 10:31 am

        Adding rum sounds like such a good idea! I'm going to try that next time I make this jam. Thanks for sharing 😊

        Reply
    2. Carol says

      August 18, 2023 at 7:32 am

      The recipe looks delicious! Is it possible to can it? Don’t have a lot of room in my freezer. Thanks, Carol

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 19, 2023 at 9:15 am

        Hi Carol, I have not canned this recipe since it's a small batch recipe. However, I believe you could if you followed the proper canning techniques and followed all safety guidelines, etc. for canning. Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Kathryn says

        September 11, 2023 at 7:41 am

        Hi Carol, did you try canning it? How did it work? I have two pounds of figs so am going to try a bigger batch and canning it

        Reply
    3. 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
    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. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. 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
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