Freezer Fresh Fig Jam

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs fresh figs, washed, stems removed and coarsely chopped. Leave skin on
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place figs in pot and add the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt.
  2. Combine ingredients and begin mashing them using a potato masher or fork. They should mash quite easily if they are ripe. (You can also use a blender) Leaving little chunks is nice to give the jam more interest.
  3. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a strong simmer. Stir occasionally.
  4. Cover the pot and turn the heat down so that the fig mixture simmers steadily for 1 hour.
  5. Give the mixture an occasional stir and make sure it does not burn or scorch. This is especially important in the last 1/2 hour. You'll see it begin to thicken.
  6. After an hour, remove the cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the jam is thick.
  7. Cool completely - it will continue to thicken as it cools.
  8. Fill your containers and freeze the ones you want to use later.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

169 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 6.8g 9% DV
Carbs 26.4g 10% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9775.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 141.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 66.3mg 5% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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