Xanthan Gum Free Spiced Fig Jam
Fresh figs, warm spice, and a drizzle of honey — this jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. 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 the whole thing bright and balanced. Many store-bought jams and preserves rely on thickeners and stabilizers to get that perfect set, but this one achieves its gorgeous, spoonable consistency the old-fashioned way — by slowly cooking the fruit down until it thickens naturally. No additives, no gums, just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. You control the texture too, mashing the figs to a silky smooth spread or leaving it a little chunky depending on your mood. It's patient cooking at its best, and the payoff — a deeply flavored, jewel-toned jam you made from scratch — is absolutely worth it. Slather it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or pair it with a good cheese board and watch it disappear.
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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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