Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Combine the quartered fresh figs, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in your saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the figs release their juices. Note: This creates the syrupy base.
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring frequently.
- Use a potato masher to crush some of the figs until you reach your desired texture.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes until the jam is thick, glossy, and coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon during the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes before jarring.