Fig season has already started in some parts of the country and it’s about to start in others. We were blessed with a giant fig tree when we moved to this house in the country and learning to cook with figs has been an absolute joy to me! Cinnamon fig jam has become one of my favorite things in the whole world!
Yes, I’ll admit, before the move, my idea of a fig dish was the famous Fig Newton, but there is so much more to figs than that! They are a surprisingly versatile fruit! They are lovely roasted in the oven, they freeze and dehydrate well for later use, and there’s my children’s favorite way to enjoy them, as fig jam! They are highly perishable, so when you pick them or find them at the farmer’s market, you need to be prepared to use them quickly!
Cinnamon fig jam is how I preserve most of my fig harvest.
***Note: These instructions assume that you have a little bit of canning knowledge. If not, don’t be afraid! There is a great beginner canning guide here or you can purchase a great canning book or DVD set like this one to get you started!***
- 6 cups figs (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 4½ cups sugar (I use non-GMO cane sugar)
- 1 packet powdered pectin
- Cut the tops off the figs and put them into a blender or food processor along with the water, lemon juice, cinnamon and vanilla and blend until smooth.
- Measure all your sugar, placing 4 cups in one bowl and ½ cup into a separate bowl.
- Add the pectin to the bowl with the ½ cup of sugar and mix well.
- Now add your fix mixture to a pot and stir in the pectin mixture.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- When it reaches a boil, add in the remaining sugar and stir well.
- When the mixture returns to a full boil, set a timer and let it boil hard for 1 minute.
- Skim off excess foam from the top, and check for gel by dipping out a small amount with a VERY cold spoon.
- If it hasn't gelled, you will need to add more pectin (about a tablespoon) and boil for another minute before checking again.
- Now ladle your jam into hot, sterilized jars, lid and process for 5 minutes in a hot water bath.
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(I’ve always wanted to say that.)
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We were also blessed with a huge fig tree at our current house and last year I got 9 pounds off of it and made the most amazing jam. Unfortunately, a pine tree branch fell on it this year and it seems like it traumatized it. I’ve gotten maybe 4 pounds and there are some green babies on there but no continuous picking like there was last year. 🙁 I can’t wait to establish new fig trees at our new farm.
I feel your pain Jessa! It got crazy cold here last winter and many fig trees didn’t survive. Ours came back, but the top is all dead. I won’t get as many figs this year, but some is better than none! Good luck getting them going at your new farm!
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I made the fig jam recipe this morning and enjoyed some tonight as a snack. Oh my!!! This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing the recipe!