Name: Small-Batch Fig Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 32 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe fresh figs; 0.5 cup coconut sugar or sub with granulated sugar; 0.5 cup honey; 1 lemon; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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Small-Batch Fig Jam

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Small-Batch Fig Jam

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Instructions

Place the figs, sugar, honey, and lemon juice in a large sauce pan and heat over medium heat, stirring to combine. Cook until the sugar melts, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium low and cook until thickened, about 45 minutes. Be sure to stir the fig jam often to prevent it from burning, especially as the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool completely then transfer to jars and refrigerate. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Select Figs at Peak Ripeness 🍂
Choose figs that yield slightly to gentle pressure and have deep color—underripe figs won't break down properly and will require significantly longer cooking time, compromising texture and flavor concentration.
Macerate Figs Before Cooking 🫖
Cut figs and let them sit with lemon juice and honey for 30 minutes before cooking to release natural juices, reduce cooking time by up to half, and develop deeper, more complex flavors.
Add Vanilla at the End ✨
Stir in pure vanilla extract during the final 2 minutes of cooking rather than at the beginning, as heat can diminish its delicate aromatic compounds and subtle flavor contributions.
Test Doneness with the Wrinkle Method 🧪
Place a small amount of hot jam on a chilled plate—if it wrinkles when pushed with your finger, it has reached proper gel consistency without requiring a thermometer or pectin.
Balance Sweetness with Acid 🍋
Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled to adjust sweetness throughout cooking; the natural acidity cuts through fig richness while its brightness prevents the jam from tasting one-dimensional or cloying.