Easy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam
Welcome to day 6 of our 12 days of Christmas recipes series, you can see the rest of the recipes at the bottom of this post. This delightful vanilla fig jam may sound fancy but I assure you, it is very easy to make. It is yummy on crackers or with a slice of brie on a slice of baguette. Or have it on an orange cranberry scone! I have another recipe coming up later this week that this jam is great to pair with so stay tuned for that.
Tip: This recipe can easily be doubled, if desired.
Prep time: 55 minutes (10 minutes active)
Cook time: 50-55 minutes
Makes: ½ pint
Ingredients:
1 lb. figs, stems removed, washed, and quartered
2 T. fresh lemon juice
½ c. honey, preferably local
1 t. pure vanilla bean extract
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the prepped figs with the lemon juice and allow the figs to sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.
- Transfer the figs, along with the juice, to a large pot set over medium heat. Add the honey and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the figs break down into a thick and slightly granular jam, around 50-55 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Serve this vanilla fig jam immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
More delicious honey sweetened jams:
12 Days of Christmas Recipes:
- Orange Cranberry Scones
- Sweet and Savory Spiced Pecans
- Roasted Harvest Vegetable Soup
- Cranberry Moscow Mule and Cinnamon and Cumin Infused Cranberry Spritzer
- Prosciutto Baskets with Whipped Goat Cheese Filling
- Easy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam
- Classic Caprese Skewers and Strawberry Caprese Skewers
- Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Portobello Mushrooms
- Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
- Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream
- Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
- Southern Italian Antipasto
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