Low Iodine Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Sweet, deeply flavored, and spiced with warm Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, this fig jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. Fresh or dried figs simmer down with honey and apple cider vinegar into a glossy, thick preserve that hits every note — fruity, tangy, and just a little earthy. The vinegar adds brightness without overpowering the natural sweetness of the figs, and the whole thing comes together in one saucepan with no complicated canning equipment required. For anyone managing iodine intake, homemade jam is a genuinely smart move. Store-bought versions can include additives and colorings that are harder to vet, while this recipe keeps the ingredient list short, clean, and easy to verify. The sea salt here is used in a small enough quantity that it fits comfortably within a low-iodine approach, and every other ingredient — fruit, honey, vinegar, spice — is naturally free of iodine concerns. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is optional but lifts the whole batch beautifully. Let it cool and watch it thicken into a jam that's genuinely worth making again and again.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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