easy fig jam

Our fig tree is out of control. There are figs everywhere and more coming in. Every morning I walk outside and see overripe figs that have fallen off the tree and are smooshed everywhere.

I couldn’t bear to see them go to waste.

Having never made anything with figs before I thought I’d start easy and make some jam. I picked 12 large very ripe figs… so ripe I could’ve squished them with my hands. But I didn’t 🙂

To make the jam you want about a pound of figs or 10-12 large ones and cut them into wedges.

In a medium saucepan, combine water and a little sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Next you want to add the figs, the zest of half a lemon, and the juice of one lemon.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for one hour, stirring often.

Let cool and store in an airtight container.

I have been eating this jam with everything! Toast, peanut butter, cheese, crackers… anything. An added bonus is how easy it is to make.

The jam will last about 2 wks in the refrigerator.

Enjoy 🙂

Oh, one more thing…

I want to send a big congrats to my dear friend Becky who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last night!! CONGRATS BECKY!!

Easy Fig Jam

• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• zest of 1/2 lemon
• juice of one lemon
• about 12 large figs, cut into wedges

In a large saucepan, bring combine water & sugar. Bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Add figs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 1 hour, stirring often.

One jam has thickened, let cool and store in airtight container. Jam will last about 2 wks in the fridge.

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• By Estella
• September 1, 2011
• 11 comments
• Filed in Recipes
• Tagged in Easy Fig Jam fig jam