Fig jam, with its sweet and slightly caramelized taste, is a real delight to use in desserts. Its soft and rich texture goes perfectly with creamy ice creams such as vanilla, yogurt, or even chocolate. This homemade jam is easy to prepare and can be kept for a long time, to enhance all your desserts.
Ingredients :
- 1 kg of fresh figs
- 500 g of sugar
- The juice of a lemon
- 1 vanilla pod (optional, but delicious!)
Preparation :
- Prepare the figs
Wash the figs carefully, remove the stems and cut them into quarters. If the figs are very ripe, you can leave them in larger pieces. - Mix with the sugar
In a large saucepan, add the figs, sugar and lemon juice. If you are using the vanilla pod, split it in half, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the mixture. Leave to macerate for about 1 hour so that the figs begin to release their juice. - Cooking the jam
Bring the saucepan to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The jam thickens as the water evaporates and the figs break down. - Jam test
To find out if the jam is ready, do the cold plate test: place a drop of jam on a plate previously placed in the freezer, if it sets quickly, it's ready! - Put in a jar
Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, close them immediately, and invert them for a few minutes to create an air gap. Allow to cool before storing.
My Personal Tip:
This fig jam is perfect for garnishing vanilla or yogurt ice cream, but also surprising on cottage cheese or ricotta ice cream. For a bolder combination, try it on dark chocolate ice cream with a few pieces of walnuts for an incredible mix of textures and flavors. You can also use it as a base for swirls in your homemade ice cream with Ninja Creami!
There you have it, a homemade fig jam full of flavor, ideal to accompany your Ninja Creami ice creams or to enhance other desserts.
