Carrageenan Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a touch of honey come together in a deeply fragrant spread that feels far more special than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf. Most commercial jams and preserves rely on stabilizers and thickeners — carrageenan being a common one — so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in the jar. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just fruit, citrus, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a little honey doing all the work over a low, steady heat. The lemon juice and zest brighten the richness of the figs while the spices add a subtle warmth that makes this spread feel almost luxurious. You control the texture entirely, mashing to a silky consistency or leaving it chunky depending on your mood. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or pair it with a sharp cheese board — it holds its own in just about any context. Once you taste a batch made this way, going back to store-bought will be a hard sell.
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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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