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Easy Small-Batch Fig and Lemon Jam Recipe with Fresh Rosemary

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A quick and easy small-batch fig and lemon jam with a subtle herbal twist of fresh rosemary, perfect for beginners and ideal for toast, cheese boards, and gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) fresh figs, ripe but firm
  • 1 large lemon, zest and juice (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml juice)
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional: splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fresh figs under cool water, pat dry, remove stems, and chop into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) pieces.
  2. Zest the lemon carefully avoiding the pith, then juice it and set both aside.
  3. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped figs, sugar, water, lemon zest, and chopped rosemary. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  4. Place the pot over medium heat and stir occasionally until it starts simmering, then reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring often to prevent sticking, for 20-25 minutes.
  5. After about 15 minutes of simmering, stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  6. Test jam consistency by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and doesn’t flood back, it is set. If not, continue simmering and test every few minutes.
  7. Optional: For smoother texture, pulse lightly with an immersion blender or pass through a fine mesh sieve before bottling.
  8. Pour hot jam into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch (6 mm) headspace, seal immediately, and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Stir frequently to avoid burning, use ripe but firm figs for best texture, do not skimp on lemon juice to help jam set naturally, test setting with the plate method, rosemary should be finely chopped and added early for subtle flavor, small batches cook faster so watch closely, optional smoothing can be done with immersion blender or sieve.

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