Paleo 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 almond butter wraps to a charcuterie board loaded with prosciutto and nuts. 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 the short ingredient list suggests. The apple cider vinegar adds a bright tang that balances the natural sweetness of the figs beautifully, while the honey keeps it completely grain-free and refined-sugar-free. Most store-bought jams are loaded with cane sugar, pectin, and preservatives that don't fit a whole-foods approach — this one sidesteps all of that with nothing but real, recognizable ingredients. The texture is entirely up to you: leave it a little rustic and chunky, or mash it smooth for something more spreadable. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end lifts the whole thing and makes the flavors pop. It thickens further as it cools, so don't be surprised when you open the jar and find the perfect consistency waiting for you.
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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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