Sesame Free 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, cheese boards, roasted meats, or a simple 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 hits every note: fruity, tangy, earthy, and just a little complex. The apple cider vinegar does double duty here, brightening the natural sweetness of the figs while helping the jam reach that perfect set without any added pectin. Store-bought fruit spreads can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but this one is made entirely from ingredients you can see and pronounce. A splash of fresh lemon juice at the end lifts the whole thing and keeps the flavors vivid. It comes together in a single saucepan in under half an hour, and the jar will thicken beautifully as it cools — so don't panic if it looks a little loose right off the stove.
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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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