Cashew Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a touch 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 a weeknight, with one saucepan. 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. You control the texture here, too: go fully mashed for a silky, spreadable preserve or leave it chunky for something with a little more personality. The whole process is straightforward — just stir, mash, and watch it thicken into something genuinely special. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, layer it on a cheese board, or spread it thick on toast — this jam earns its place in the fridge fast.
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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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