Fig Jam

Name: Fig Jam
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh figs, torn in half and stems removed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

3 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh figs, torn in half and stems removed
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

Directions

1

Combine figs, sugar, zest, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until figs are very tender and liquid is very syrupy, about 45 minutes.
2

Remove cover, and cook until mixture has thickened and an instant read thermometer registers 220°F, another 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 10 minutes.
3

You can use mission or turkey figs for this recipe; both will work great and are easily found during summer months.