Almond Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a drizzle of honey come together in a jam that tastes like something you'd find at a fancy farmers' market — except you made it yourself, on your stovetop, with just a handful of real ingredients. The Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle, aromatic heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of ripe figs, while fresh lemon juice and zest keep everything bright and balanced. Store-bought fruit spreads can be a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and unexpected add-ins are more common than you'd think — this one is made entirely from scratch, so you know exactly what's in the jar. You control the texture too: mash it down completely for a silky, spreadable consistency, or leave it a little chunky for something with more character. It's gorgeous on toast, stirred into yogurt, spooned over soft cheese, or tucked alongside a roasted meat. The slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, coaxing the figs into a thick, glossy preserve that sets beautifully without any pectin or fuss.
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16 servings
- 1 ½ lb fresh figs, stems removed, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
- 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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