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Easy Brown Sugar Fig Jam Recipe with Fresh Rosemary and Lemon Zest for Perfect Homemade Preserve

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A simple and flavorful fig jam recipe combining fresh figs, brown sugar, rosemary, and lemon zest for a balanced, homemade preserve perfect for toast, cheese boards, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh figs (about 900 grams), ripe but firm
  • 1 cup brown sugar (200 grams)
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fresh figs under cool water and pat dry. Remove stems, then roughly chop the figs into quarters or sixths depending on size, leaving some chunks for texture. (About 15 minutes)
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped figs, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir gently to mix. (5 minutes)
  3. Tie the rosemary sprigs with kitchen twine or place them loosely in the pot for easy removal later. (1 minute)
  4. Turn heat to medium and bring mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring every few minutes until figs break down and mixture thickens. (About 30 minutes)
  5. Test doneness by placing a small spoonful of jam on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed with your finger, it’s ready. Continue simmering if needed.
  6. Remove rosemary sprigs carefully and discard. (1 minute)
  7. If using, stir in vanilla extract for a warm aroma. (30 seconds)
  8. Pour hot jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving a little headspace. Let cool at room temperature, then seal and refrigerate. Jam will thicken as it cools. (15 minutes plus cooling)

Notes

Use fresh rosemary for best flavor; dried herbs can become bitter. If jam is too runny after cooling, simmer a few extra minutes. If too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of water while reheating. Avoid aluminum or copper pots to prevent flavor changes. Jam thickens more as it cools. Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: fig jam, brown sugar jam, homemade preserves, rosemary jam, lemon zest jam, easy jam recipe, vegan jam, gluten-free jam

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