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Homemade Fig Jam Recipe with Rosemary and Black Pepper Easy Spiced Twist

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A unique fig jam recipe featuring fresh rosemary and freshly cracked black pepper for a surprising warmth and depth of flavor. Perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheeses, or as a sweet-savory condiment.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds fresh figs (900g), ripe but firm, black mission or Kadota recommended
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g), can reduce to 1 cup for less sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup water (120ml)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla bean or extract
  • Optional: chopped toasted walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Wash figs gently and pat dry. Remove stems and chop figs into quarters or smaller for smoother jam. Strip rosemary leaves from stem and finely chop. Crack black pepper fresh.
  2. Combine chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, rosemary, black pepper, and water in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to dissolve sugar and release fig juice.
  3. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to simmer and stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Cook for 30-40 minutes until jam thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. If desired, mash figs slightly with a potato masher or briefly pulse with an immersion blender for smoother texture.
  5. Remove any large rosemary stems if left in. Taste and add more black pepper if a bolder spice is preferred.
  6. Spoon hot jam into clean jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Let cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate. Jam will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

Use ripe but firm figs to avoid watery jam. Fresh rosemary and freshly cracked black pepper are essential for best flavor. Stir often near the end to prevent burning. Refrigerate and use within 3 weeks. Jam does not freeze well due to fresh herbs. For smoother jam, mash or blend briefly but avoid over-pureeing.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 16
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Protein: 0.4

Keywords: fig jam, homemade jam, rosemary jam, black pepper jam, spiced jam, fig preserve, easy jam recipe, fruit jam

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