Turkey 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 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 a cozy, almost autumnal depth. Holiday spreads and condiments can be surprisingly tricky territory when you're avoiding poultry-based ingredients, but this one is built entirely from fruit, pantry spices, and a touch of honey — nothing to second-guess. The texture is completely in your hands: mash it smooth for an elegant spread or leave it a little chunky for something more rustic and homemade-feeling. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so don't be tempted to keep cooking it down past that spoon-line test. Jar it up and keep it on hand — it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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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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