Nitrate & Nitrite Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced, this fig jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything — toast, cheese boards, roasted meats, you name it. The combination of ripe figs, honey, and apple cider vinegar creates a deeply complex flavor that tastes far more involved than the short ingredient list suggests. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger add gentle warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the figs, and a splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing beautifully. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in the jar — no preservatives, no curing agents, nothing hidden. Store-bought jams and fruit spreads can be surprisingly tricky territory, often containing additives that have no business being in something as simple as fruit and sugar. This recipe keeps it completely clean, relying on the natural acidity of apple cider vinegar to balance the sweetness and help the jam set. It comes together in one saucepan and thickens up perfectly as it cools, making it an easy, satisfying project with a genuinely impressive result.
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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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