Xanthan Gum Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

Xanthan Gum Free Fig & Apple Cider Vinegar Jam

Sweet, jammy, and warmly spiced, this fig spread comes together with nothing more than fresh fruit, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a handful of pantry spices. The figs do all the heavy lifting here — as they cook down, their natural pectin thickens everything into a luscious, spreadable consistency without any additives or stabilizers whatsoever. That means no xanthan gum, no cornstarch, no shortcuts — just real ingredients behaving exactly the way they should. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give the whole thing a gentle, aromatic warmth. You can leave it a little chunky for texture or mash it completely smooth depending on your mood. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or pair it with a sharp cheese board — it's genuinely versatile. Once it cools in the jar, the texture sets up beautifully, and you'll have a clean-label condiment you actually made yourself.

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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)
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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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