Deliciously Easy Unripe Fig Jam Recipe You Must Try
This Deliciously Easy Unripe Fig Jam transforms firm green figs into a sweet, tangy, and caramel-like preserve. Perfect for toast, desserts, or gifting, it’s a must-try fall recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Preserves, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) unripe green figs
800 grams (4 cups) granulated sugar
1 liter (4 cups) water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Figs: Wash the figs, trim the stems, and blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and cool in cold water.
- Make the Syrup: In a pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 10–12 minutes until the syrup thickens.
- Cook the Figs: Add the drained figs to the syrup and cook over low heat for 40–50 minutes, turning occasionally to coat evenly.
- Add Lemon Juice: After the figs soften and the syrup thickens, add lemon juice and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Jar the Jam: Transfer the hot jam into sterilized jars, seal, and let cool at room temperature before storing.
Notes
Enhance the flavor by adding spices like cinnamon, cloves, or vanilla during the simmering process.
For a savory twist, infuse the syrup with rosemary or thyme.
If using ripe figs, adjust the sugar as ripe figs are naturally sweeter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
