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fig jam

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Monica Keleher
Methuen, MA

This jam is super simple to make and is great on a biscuit or scone and it is on a cheese plate. I even used this jam to make a glaze for our Easter Ham last year and it was INCREDIBLE! Hope you like it as much as we do! Thanks Monica

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For fig jam

  • 1 c
    chopped dried figs i used dark and light ones
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lemon
  • 1/4 c
    wine, i used chardonnay cause it's what i like
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar (optional)
  • drizzle of honey

How To Make fig jam

  • 1
    In a sauce pan on low head add the water and the chopped figs and the sugar, simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the wine and continue to simmer another 10 minutes
  • 2
    Place the figs and juice in the food processor and add lemon and honey and a pinch of salt and pulse until it's smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • 3
    This spread is great on muffins, scones, toast etc as well as great with a cheese plate or on a grilled cheese. I even used it to make a glaze for our Easter ham last year was great~
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