Pregnancy Friendly 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 — toast, yogurt, a cheese board, or straight off the spoon. Fresh figs break down into a luscious, thick preserve with honey doing the heavy lifting on sweetness, which means you're skipping refined sugar entirely. The apple cider vinegar is used in a fully cooked-down form here, simmered into the jam until it mellows into a gentle brightness rather than a sharp tang — an important distinction when you're being mindful about what goes into your body during pregnancy. Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add cozy depth without overwhelming the natural fruitiness of the figs, and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps everything tasting fresh and vibrant. The whole process happens in one saucepan with simple, recognizable ingredients, so you always know exactly what's in the jar. It thickens beautifully as it cools, making it easy to get that perfect spreadable consistency without any guesswork.
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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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