Seeds Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam
Rich, jammy figs slow-cooked with honey, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices — this is the kind of homemade spread that makes everything it touches taste more special. The apple cider vinegar adds a gentle tang that balances the natural sweetness of the figs beautifully, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give it a subtle, aromatic depth. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, store-bought fig jams can be a minefield — many contain added seeds or are processed on shared lines — so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can spread it with total confidence. The texture is entirely in your hands: leave it a little rustic and chunky or mash it silky smooth, depending on your mood. It thickens as it cools, so by the time it hits room temperature you'll have a glossy, spoonable jam that's ready for toast, cheese boards, or a swirl into oatmeal. Once you see how simple it is to pull together, you'll wonder why you ever reached for a jar at the store.
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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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