Easy Zesty Refrigerator Fig Jam with Orange Zest No Pectin Recipe
A quick and easy homemade fig jam bursting with fresh orange zest and natural sweetness, made without pectin. Perfect for spreading on toast or swirling into yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups (approximately 12 servings of 1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh figs, ripe but firm, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar (can reduce or substitute with coconut sugar)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger
Instructions
- Gently rinse 2 pounds of fresh figs and pat dry. Remove stems and chop into roughly 1/2-inch pieces, keeping some texture.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped figs, 1 cup granulated sugar, orange zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Stir gently to mix.
- Place saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes until sugar dissolves and figs start breaking down.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes and lightly mashing some figs to desired consistency.
- Test thickness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it holds without running, jam is ready. If not, simmer longer but avoid overcooking.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Spoon jam into clean glass jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal and refrigerate.
Notes
Use ripe but firm figs for best texture; avoid high heat to prevent caramelization; stir gently to keep some fig chunks; test thickness with chilled plate; store refrigerated up to three weeks; can freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20 gra
- Calories: 45
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.3
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