Beef Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

4.8

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Sweet, jammy, and warmly spiced, this fig spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything — toast, cheese boards, roasted vegetables, you name it. Fresh figs break down beautifully with honey and apple cider vinegar into a glossy, thick preserve that balances fruity sweetness with a gentle tang. The Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a soft, aromatic depth without overpowering the natural richness of the figs. Store-bought jams often sneak in unexpected additives or flavorings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The whole process happens in a single saucepan, and the visual cue — watching the line you draw through the mixture slowly hold its shape — makes it easy to nail the texture every time. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Let it cool, seal it up, and you've got a versatile, plant-based condiment ready to elevate your next meal.

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Ingredients

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
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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