Rice Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

4.8

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Sweet, jammy, and warmly spiced, this fig spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything — toast, cheese boards, roasted meats, or a humble spoonful straight from the jar. Fresh or dried figs simmer down with honey, apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger into a thick, glossy preserve that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. The apple cider vinegar adds a gentle tang that keeps the sweetness balanced and bright, while the cinnamon and ginger give it that cozy, aromatic depth. Store-bought jams and preserves often sneak in unexpected thickeners or additives, but this one is completely straightforward — just real fruit and pantry staples cooked low and slow until they transform. The spoon-drag test tells you exactly when it's ready, so there's no guesswork involved. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end lifts the whole thing and makes the fig flavor pop even more. Let it cool and it thickens into a beautifully spreadable jam that keeps well in a sealed jar.

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Ingredients

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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