Alpha Gal Friendly Spiced Fig Jam

Total time1 hr 45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

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Fresh figs, warm spice, and a drizzle of honey come together in a deeply fragrant spread that feels like something you'd find at a specialty market — except you made it yourself. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger gives it a gentle, layered heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of ripe figs and bright lemon zest. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought jams and preserves can be a minefield of hidden mammal-derived additives like gelatin or certain natural flavorings, so making your own is genuinely the safer and more satisfying route. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, with honey as the only sweetener — no pectin, no mystery additives, nothing to second-guess. The technique is simple: cook, mash, and stir until the jam thickens to that perfect glossy consistency that holds its shape on a spoon. You can go smooth or keep it chunky depending on your mood, and it stores beautifully in the fridge once cooled. Slather it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or pair it with a sharp cheese board — this one earns its place in regular rotation.

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Ingredients

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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