Celery Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a drizzle of honey come together in a deeply fragrant jam that tastes like something you'd find at a fancy farmers' market — except you made it yourself. The Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle, layered heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of ripe figs and bright lemon zest. As the mixture slowly reduces on the stove, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible. You control the texture here, too — mash it smooth for an elegant spread or leave it chunky for something more rustic on a cheese board. The whole process is straightforward: combine, boil, mash, and simmer until that satisfying spoon-drag test tells you it's ready. Store-bought fruit spreads can hide all kinds of unexpected additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Slather it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or pair it with soft cheese — this one earns a permanent spot in your fridge.
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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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