Gluten Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Sweet, jammy, and warmly spiced, this fig spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything — from a cheese board to a bowl of morning yogurt. Fresh or dried figs simmer down with honey, apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger into a thick, glossy jam that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. The apple cider vinegar adds a gentle brightness that keeps the sweetness balanced and the whole thing from feeling cloying. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to audit labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your jar. The process is straightforward: one saucepan, a good stir, and about 25 minutes of patient cooking until the mixture holds that satisfying line test. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts all the warm spice notes beautifully. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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)
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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