Gut Friendly Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Sweet, jammy, and layered with warm spice, this fig spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything — toast, cheese boards, roasted meats, or a spoon straight from the jar. What makes it genuinely special for gut-conscious cooking is the combination of fiber-rich figs and raw apple cider vinegar, both of which have long been celebrated for supporting digestive health. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger add gentle anti-inflammatory warmth without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the figs, and honey keeps the whole thing refined-sugar-free. The method is beautifully simple: everything goes into one saucepan, and a slow simmer does all the work of breaking the fruit down into a thick, glossy preserve. You control the texture — leave it rustic and chunky or mash it smooth depending on how you plan to use it. A splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor and helps the jam set as it cools. Store it in a glass jar and you've got a wholesome, homemade condiment ready to go 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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