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Easy Fresh Fig Jam Recipe with Honey and Thyme

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A beginner-friendly, quick and easy fresh fig jam recipe that balances sweet honey and fragrant thyme for a memorable homemade spread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 grams) fresh figs, ripe but firm
  • ½ cup (120 ml) honey, raw or local brand
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse fresh figs gently under cool water. Remove the stems and chop them into small pieces, about ½-inch (1.3 cm) chunks. (Time: 10 minutes)
  2. In a saucepan, add the chopped figs, honey, lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, and water. Stir everything together to mix well. (Time: 5 minutes)
  3. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. (Time: 30-40 minutes)
  4. Check the texture: the jam is ready when it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, looking glossy and jammy. If too runny, continue simmering but avoid burning. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. (Time: 5 minutes)
  5. Since only thyme leaves were used, no removal of stems is needed.
  6. Pour the hot jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The jam thickens further as it cools. (Time: 15 minutes cooling)

Notes

Use ripe but firm figs to avoid mushy jam. Stir often to prevent burning. Simmer gently rather than boiling hard. Fresh thyme is preferred for best flavor. Use the spoon test to check doneness. If jam sets too firm after cooling, gently warm and stir in a splash of water to loosen. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or coconut sugar.

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