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I’m a sucker for any fancy jam — especially fig jam, which has a way of making everything from basic toast to charcuterie boards feel extra special. So as soon as fresh figs show up at the market, I’m quick to grab a few baskets so I can make my own jam. It requires just four ingredients and is easy to make. Even if you’ve never made jam before, this is totally doable.
Ingredients You Need for Fig Jam
Why Fresh Figs Are Great for Making Jam
When making fig jam, go for fresh figs over dried ones. Unlike dried figs, which first need to soak in boiling water to soften, fresh figs can be added right to a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice and brought to a simmer. The result is a fruit-studded jam with extremely soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth fresh figs.
This recipe for fresh fig jam will keep for about two weeks in the fridge or up to a month in the freezer (just defrost overnight in the refrigerator before using). To make your jam shelf-stable, take a read through our detailed guide to easy water-bath canning.
There are so many ways to use fig jam — especially because it works well with both sweet and savory foods. After you get your fill spreading it on toast, here are some of our other favorite ways to use it.