Fig Jam
 
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh figs, washed, stemmed, and chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, toss together figs and sugar to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. In an enamel-coated cast-iron Dutch oven, heat fig mixture and cinnamon sticks over medium heat until simmering; simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 30 to 45 minutes. Skim surface of mixture frequently to discard any foam that collects. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
  3. Transfer jam to a glass jar. Seal, and let cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Notes
Kitchen Tip
While delicious cooked, enjoy fresh figs on their own or paired with your favorite soft cheese.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/fig-jam/