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Easy Homemade Fig Jam Recipe with Honey and Thyme

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A simple and flavorful fig jam made with fresh figs, honey, and thyme, perfect for beginners and great for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) fresh ripe figs, quartered
  • ½ cup (120 ml) honey (raw, local preferred)
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or seeds of ½ vanilla bean (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the fresh ripe figs, then quarter them. No need to peel.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the quartered figs, honey, sugar, lemon juice, water, thyme sprigs, and vanilla if using. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking, for about 35-45 minutes until the figs break down and the jam thickens.
  5. After about 30 minutes, test the jam by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed with a finger, it is ready. If not, continue simmering and testing every 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the thyme sprigs once the desired thickness is reached and let the jam cool slightly in the pot for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Spoon the warm jam into sterilized mason jars or airtight containers, leaving about ½ inch headspace. Seal and let cool completely before refrigerating.

Notes

Cook the jam low and slow to avoid burning. Stir gently to preserve fig texture. Use the chilled plate test to check doneness. Remove thyme before storing. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar and reduce sugar slightly. Jam thickens further as it cools.

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