Whole Fig Jam Recipe

There is only one month left of summer and we are now starting to see green, yellow and purple figs pop up everywhere out here. Of course, as much as I love fresh figs, I also love fig jam. Fresh and colorful figs are thickened by boiling with sugar and a spoonful of this mixture is perfect on a piece of hot bread. In addition, you can use fig jam in desserts to be made in autumn and winter. This whole fig jam recipe is packed with flavor and fresh green figs. It will surely find its place on your favorite list, maybe on par with strawberry jam and orange peel marmalade.

What You’ll Need for Whole Fig Jam Recipe

• Figs
• Sugar
• Water
• Lemon Juice
• Rosewater(optional)

What Kind of Figs Should I Use?

Usually, according to the rules of Persian cuisine, figs are used whole for cooking jams. With this method of cooking, you can use yellow, green, or purple figs, with the difference that yellow or green figs give us a more colorful fig jam. For fig jam, it is better to use medium-sized figs and the figs should be neither too soft and overripe nor too hard. It is better not to squeeze the figs into the container or jar. Do not remove stems from figs because they will fall apart during the cooking process.

Why Jam Or Marmalade Turn Cloudy?

When cooking fig jam, do not put the lid on. Because the jam becomes cloudy and dark in color. Turn down the heat while cooking so that the syrup does not overflow.

What if The Jam Has Not Thickened?

Remove the figs from the syrup and put the syrup on low heat until it boils and thickens. If the syrup runs right off the spoon and looks too thin and runny, it’s not done yet. After cooling, the jam must have the necessary thickness.

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Whole Fig Jam Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 30 Minutes 30 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 4.6/5

( 9 voted )

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Ingredients

• 1kg green figs
• 700gr sugar
• 1 ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon rosewater
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Instructions

Step 1

Wash the figs in cold water and let them dry completely.

Step 2

Pour sugar and water into a large pot and put it on the heat until it boils, then add the figs to this juice.

Step 3

Let the jam boil for about 20 to 30 minutes on low heat and the figs soften, then add rosewater and lemon juice.

Step 4

Boil for another 5 minutes, then remove from the heat, pour into a glass jar, and let it cool. Store it in the refrigerator.