Pregnancy Friendly Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a touch of honey come together in a deeply fragrant spread that feels almost luxurious on a slice of toast or swirled into yogurt. During pregnancy, it can be tricky to find packaged jams and preserves that skip the additives, artificial pectin, and high-fructose syrups — this one uses nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients you can feel good about. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here, as it's the milder, lower-coumarin variety, and the ginger adds a gentle warmth that's also known for easing nausea. The lemon juice and zest brighten everything up while helping the jam set naturally as the figs cook down. You control the texture entirely — mash it smooth for a silky spread or leave it chunky for something more rustic and satisfying. It comes together in a single saucepan with minimal fuss, which is exactly the kind of cooking that makes sense when energy isn't always on your side. A jar of this in the fridge means you always have something wholesome, homemade, and genuinely delicious within reach.
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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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