Strawberry Fig Jam Recipe
Paleo strawberry fig jam with a splash of balsamic vinegar is the perfect combination of savory and sweet! With no refined sugars, it's paleo-friendly and totally delicious!
Servings 24
Calories 74kcal
Equipment
- Large Cooking Pot
- Spatula or cooking spoon
- half-pint jars
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries chopped
- 1 pound fresh figs chopped
- ½ - ¾ cups honey depending on your preference
- Zest and juice from one lemon
- Splash of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash figs and strawberries, cut stems off, and slice into fourths.
- Toss figs, strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey (choose the amount of honey according to your taste) into a large pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Boil for 20-30 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens. As figs soften, use a potato masher, or a whisk, to mash the figs.
- About 15 minutes into the thickening, add a generous splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Once the mixture thickens to your liking, remove from heat and cool. Jam is finished when the volume has reduced by ⅓ to ½.
- Optional: if you prefer the jam to be less chunky, process it in a food processor for a few pulses.
- Store in the fridge for up to a month!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- You can customize your jam to your liking. If you prefer a chunky variety, using a whisk or potato masher will give you great consistency. If you like it less chunky, pulsing it in the food processor will provide you with a smoother texture.
- Stir your jam constantly to prevent burning.
- Figs contain a lot of natural pectins, so they thicken the jam beautifully without added pectin.
- We usually end up with just enough to fill two half-pint jars, but depending on how much your jam reduces, this amount may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg