High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs are one of nature's most naturally sweet ingredients, and this jam leans into that completely — no refined sweeteners, no corn syrup, just honey, warm spices, and bright lemon doing all the work. Most store-bought jams and preserves are loaded with high fructose corn syrup as a cheap sweetener and preservative, which makes finding a clean option on the shelf genuinely frustrating. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, honest ingredient list you can actually read at a glance. The Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle warmth that makes it feel almost luxurious, while the lemon juice and zest keep things lively and balanced. You control the texture too — mash it smooth for an elegant spread or leave it chunky for something more rustic and jammy. It's the kind of thing that makes a cheese board feel special, elevates a plain piece of toast, or disappears fast stirred into yogurt. Once you've made a batch at home, going back to the jarred stuff at the grocery store is going to feel like a real step down.
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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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