If you’re a fan of sweet, tangy spreads, then you won’t want to miss out on this delicious homemade fig jam recipe. Whether you have a surplus of fresh figs from your garden or simply want to try something new in the kitchen, making your own jam is a fun and rewarding experience.
Fig jam has a unique flavor that pairs well with both sweet and savory dishes, making it a versatile addition to your pantry. Plus, by making your own jam, you can control the quality of the ingredients and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
This recipe will work with all kinds of fruit (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc.), so If you don’t have fresh fruit handy in the neighborhood where you live, just buy fresh fruit at the market. Buy figs that are a little soft, color can be a good indication, but not always, sometimes even the greener figs can be soft enough, so give figs a squeeze to test for squishiness.
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Once picked, figs don’t last very long, maybe 2 days when ripe. You can keep fresh figs in the fridge, but they won’t keep for very long after becoming soft, only a couple of days, so making a jam is an easy way to extend their life another 7-10 days. And you can also seal extra fig jam in bags and freezes it for future use.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh and ripe figs
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
So, roll up your sleeves, grab a few simple ingredients, and let’s get started on making a batch of mouthwatering fig jam that will have your taste buds singing!
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Instructions for the instant pot fig jam recipe:
1 ) Wash and chop your figs.
2 ) Place figs, lemon juice, and sugar into your Instant Pot and stir.
3 ) Cook at high pressure for 3 minutes.
4 ) In the meantime, mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl.
5 ) Quickly release the steam, open the lid and add the cornstarch mixture.
6 ) Press “Sauté” and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring until your jam reaches the desired thickness.