Name: Maple Fig Jam
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 300 g brown figs, stems trimmed, quartered; 60 g maple syrup; 1 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar, 15 g; 30 g water; 1 lemon, zest in wide strips plus 1 tsp juice; ¼ tsp fine salt; ¼ tsp black peppercorns, cracked, optional

Ingredients

300gbrown figs stems trimmed, quartered
60gmaple syrup
1tbspbalsamic or red wine vinegar 15 g
30gwater
1lemon zest in wide strips plus 1 tsp juice
¼tspfine salt
¼tspblack peppercorns cracked, optional

Method

MacerateToss the figs with the maple, salt and lemon zest strips in the saucepan. Let sit 15 minutes off the heat to pull liquid from the fruit so nothing scorches at the start.
SimmerAdd the water and vinegar. Simmer uncovered on low 22 to 25 minutes, mashing with a fork every few minutes, until glossy and it holds a line when you drag a spoon through it.
FinishOff the heat, stir in the lemon juice and pepper. Fish out the zest strips. It will look slightly loose; it sets as it cools.
Cool and chillCool to room temperature, then jar and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Or serve it warm.

Last updated September 12, 2026

Maple Fig Jam

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