AIP Friendly Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced, this fig jam is the kind of small-batch condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Fresh or dried figs simmer down with honey, apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger into a thick, glossy spread that's deeply flavorful without a single ingredient that conflicts with an elimination-style protocol. Most store-bought jams are loaded with refined sugars, pectin, and additives that make them a hard pass during a healing phase — this one keeps things clean from start to finish. The apple cider vinegar adds a gentle brightness that balances the natural sweetness of the figs, while the warming spices give it a complexity that feels anything but restrictive. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is optional but lifts the whole thing beautifully. It makes eight servings, so you'll have enough to spread across the week — try it on compliant flatbreads, alongside roasted meats, or stirred into a sauce for a touch of sweetness.
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8 servings
- 1 lb fresh figs, stems removed and roughly chopped (or dried figs, halved and soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, then drained)
- 3 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/8 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the figs, honey, apple cider vinegar, water, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the figs evenly.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or spatula, for 20–25 minutes, until the figs have completely broken down and the mixture is thick enough that a line drawn through it with the spoon holds for 2–3 seconds before filling back in.
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