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Flavorful Fresh Fig Jam Recipe with Balsamic and Thyme

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A simple and sophisticated homemade fig jam featuring fresh figs, aged balsamic vinegar, and fresh thyme, perfect for spreading on bread or pairing with cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 grams) fresh figs, ripe but firm
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) aged balsamic vinegar
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fresh figs under cool water and gently pat dry with a kitchen towel. Remove the stems and quarter each fig.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the quartered figs, sugar, water, and balsamic vinegar. Stir gently and let sit for about 10 minutes to draw juice from the figs.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring often to prevent sticking, for 40-50 minutes until the jam thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh thyme leaves and lemon juice.
  5. Taste and check texture; if too runny, simmer a few minutes longer, if too thick, add a splash of water.
  6. Remove from heat and let thyme sprigs steep for a couple of minutes, then discard them.
  7. Pour the warm jam into sterilized jars. Let cool completely before sealing and storing in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use firm, ripe figs to avoid runny jam. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Lemon juice is essential for proper setting and preservation. The jam can be made in a slow cooker on low for 3-4 hours as an alternative method. For a vegan or refined sugar-free version, substitute sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup. Freeze in small portions for longer storage.

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Keywords: fig jam, balsamic vinegar, thyme, homemade jam, fresh figs, easy jam recipe, fruit preserves

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