Citrus Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Rich, jammy figs slow-cooked with honey, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices — this spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. The vinegar does double duty here, adding brightness and helping the jam set to that perfect thick, spoonable consistency without any pectin. Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give it a gentle, aromatic depth that makes it feel far more special than the effort involved. Most store-bought fruit spreads sneak in citrus juice or citrus-derived pectin as a setting agent, so making your own is a genuinely smart move when you need to keep things free of those ingredients. The lemon juice listed is entirely optional and easy to leave out — the jam holds together beautifully without it. Whether you spread it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or pair it with a soft cheese board, this recipe delivers serious flavor with a very short ingredient list.
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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
- 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)
Can be omittedlemon juice
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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