Go Back
Angled close-up of open jar of old-fashioned fig jam with silver spoon and fresh figs in the background.

Old-Fashioned Fig Jam Recipe

A rich, sweet, and easy homemade fig jam made with fresh figs, sugar, and lemon juice for a classic spread.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan Heavy-bottomed preferred
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 1 Knife For chopping figs
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 3 Glass jars Sterilized

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh figs stems removed, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh preferred
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop the fresh figs into small pieces.
    Chopping fresh figs on a wooden cutting board using a stainless steel knife
  • In a saucepan, combine figs, sugar, and water.
    Mixing chopped figs, sugar, and water in a saucepan with a wooden spoon
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
    Boiling fig mixture in saucepan
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently.
    Simmering jam while stirring with wooden spoon
  • Add lemon juice and continue cooking until thickened (about 30–40 minutes).
    Adding lemon juice to thick fig jam
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Transfer the jam into sterilized jars and seal.

Video

Notes

  • Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  • For a smoother texture, mash figs while cooking.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
For a deeper flavor, let the jam sit overnight before using. This allows the sweetness and texture to fully develop.
Keyword fig jam recipe, homemade fig jam, jam recipe, spread
QR Code linking back to recipe