Lupin Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a drizzle of honey come together in a jam that tastes like it belongs on a charcuterie board at a very fancy dinner — but you made it on your stovetop in under an hour. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger gives this spread a gentle, aromatic heat that sets it apart from anything you'd find in a grocery store jar. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from lupin, which can sneak into packaged spreads and baked goods as a flour substitute or filler — so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. You control the texture, too: mash it smooth for a silky, elegant spread or leave it chunky for something more rustic and fruit-forward. It's brilliant on toast, stirred into yogurt, spooned alongside soft cheese, or used as a glaze for roasted meats. Once you see how simple it is to pull together with just a saucepan and a handful of real ingredients, store-bought jam is going to have a hard time competing.
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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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