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Easy Fresh Fig and Balsamic Jam: Best Homemade Recipe

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This easy fresh fig and balsamic jam is a quick, 30-minute recipe that transforms ripe figs into a sweet and tangy spread, perfect for cheese boards, toast, or glazing meats. Made with just four main ingredients, it’s a simple yet sophisticated way to preserve late-summer flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh figs (about 450g), stems trimmed and quartered
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse figs gently and pat dry. Trim off tough stems and quarter each fig. If figs are large, chop into smaller pieces.
  2. Place quartered figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir to coat.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the fig juices (macerate).
  4. Place the pot over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat slightly to bring to a gentle, rolling simmer (small bubbles breaking the surface).
  5. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until figs break down and liquid thickens and becomes syrupy. The color will deepen to a rich dark purple-brown.
  6. Test for doneness using the plate test: place a small spoonful of hot jam on a chilled plate from the freezer. Let sit for 30 seconds, then push with your finger. If it wrinkles and doesn’t run back together, it’s set. If still runny, simmer 2-3 more minutes and test again.
  7. Remove pot from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
  8. Ladle warm jam into a clean glass jar, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Let cool completely to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

For a smoother jam, use a potato masher to gently mash the figs during the last 5 minutes of cooking. The jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks and can be frozen for up to 6 months. If the jam thickens too much in the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or gently warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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