Soy 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 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 jam 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 or thickeners. Store-bought jams and fruit spreads can be surprisingly tricky territory, with stabilizers and additives that aren't always clearly labeled — making a batch at home means you know exactly what's in it. The whole process takes under 30 minutes of active cooking, and the result thickens beautifully as it cools into a spreadable, spoonable texture you can dial in yourself. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is optional but adds a lovely lift that makes the flavors pop even more.

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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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