BHA & BHT Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a drizzle of honey — this jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. Most store-bought jams and preserves rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, which makes finding a truly clean option on the grocery shelf harder than it should be. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just real fruit, honey, lemon, and a handful of spices, with zero synthetic additives in sight. The Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle, aromatic warmth that sets it apart from anything you'd grab off a shelf. You control the texture too — mash it smooth for a silky spread or leave it chunky for something with a little more character. It thickens naturally as it cooks down, so the only thing doing the preserving work here is the process itself. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or layer it onto a cheese board and watch it disappear.
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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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