AIP Friendly Spiced Fig Jam
Sweet, jammy, and warmly spiced, this fig spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything — from roasted meats to compliant flatbreads to a simple spoonful straight from the jar. Fresh figs do the heavy lifting here, breaking down into a luscious, naturally sweet base that needs very little help. A touch of honey, bright lemon juice and zest, and gentle warmth from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger round it out beautifully, with every single ingredient landing squarely within autoimmune protocol guidelines. No nightshades, no refined sugars, no seed-based spices — just clean, whole-food flavor that's genuinely hard to find in a store-bought jam. The process is straightforward: everything goes into one saucepan, the figs soften and release their juices, and you mash to your preferred texture before letting it thicken low and slow. With 16 servings per batch, it's worth making a full jar to keep in the fridge all week. This is the kind of condiment that quietly transforms a restricted eating plan from something you endure into something you actually look forward to.
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16 servings
- 1 ½ lb fresh figs, stems removed, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/2 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped figs, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, salt, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the figs evenly.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the figs begin to release their juices and soften, about 5 minutes.
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