May 27, 2019
This easy 3-ingredient Homemade Fig Jam is thick, spreadable, and packed with sweet figgy flavor! This super simple recipe is so good, you’d never know it’s fat free, refined sugar free, vegan, and paleo-friendly too!
The great thing about this recipe is that there is no need for canning or special canning equipment! All you do is cook everything on the stovetop, then toss in a blender — aka, the way all jam should be. I’m too lazy to learn how to sterilize jars for canning. 😉
This super simple homemade Fig Jam recipe calls for just three ingredients: dried figs, orange juice, and natural sweetener.
No pectin, no gelatin, no strange additives, and no added sugar or corn syrup.
And if you want to take it up a notch, simply replace about ¼ cup of the water with your favorite wine or port!
How do you make Fig Jam?
If you’ve ever wondered how to make Fig Jam with dried figs, you’re in luck. Figs aren’t always in season, so you gotta make due with what you’ve got. I was craving figs but they weren’t available yet in grocery stores, so I decided to make this recipe using dried figs.
To make Fig Jam, you simply combine dried figs with orange juice, water, and a small amount of natural sweetener. Simmer it all on the stove for 1 hour until the figs are soft. Then, blend away in a blender or food processor until smooth!
BAM! You’ve got some jam 😉
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How do you eat Fig Jam?
You can eat this Fig Jam… with and on pretty much everything! It’s perfect served alongside whole grain toast, fluffy muffins, or scones. It’s delicious swirled into warm oatmeal or softened Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. Use it to make Homemade Fig Newtons. It’s to die for when spread onto crackers or a slice of Pound Cake. It’s even good as the jam in a PB&J sandwich! The options are endless!
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Which cheeses pair well with Fig Jam?
If you’re a cheese fanatic (welcome to the club), serve this Fig Jam on your next cheese plate! It’s delicious alongside Brie and Camembert, Boursin, and goat cheese. Don’t forget the honey!
And if you’re vegan or dairy free, do not despair. There are TONS of non-dairy cheeses available on the market today. I’ve tried a bunch from Whole Foods, so definitely take a stroll down their cheese aisle 🙂
Homemade Fig Jam
This easy 3-ingredient Fig Jam is thick, spreadable, and packed with sweet figgy flavor, but made without pectin, added sugar, and high-fructose corn syrup! You’d never know this super simple recipe is fat free, refined sugar free, vegan, and paleo-friendly too. Perfect on anything, from toast to muffins to crackers to a cheese plate, and so much more!
- 3 cups Dried Figs (3 cups = 15oz)
- 1 tbs Truvia Spoonable
- juice of 1 Orange
- 1 cup Water
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In a small saucepan (use a wide and shallow one, not a tall and narrow one), add the dried figs, Truvia, orange juice, and water. Let soak for 1 hour.
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Cover with a lid and place the saucepan over medium heat. Keeping cover on, cook for ~20 minutes, or until the figs are super soft and can be easily mushed with a fork. Let cool completely.
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Blend in a high speed blender (I used my Vitamix) until a spreadable paste. Store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Fig Jam
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 100mg3%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugar 6.5g7%
Protein 0.5g1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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