As promise, I decided to share the recipe for fig jam I used to have with my scones! You will realise it’s so easy and something you can do in less than 30 minutes! Be warned though, cause this is VERY ADDICTIVE! haha Once you’ve tried a spoonful, you would want to have another, and another, and another!
Another plus point is that this recipe uses dried figs, so you can make this all year round! Trust me, you would definitely want a bottle of this in your fridge all the time. hehe I’ve had it on my scones, croissants, with cookies and of course, on it’s own! YUMMO! Just can’t get enough! (:
So quickly get a packet of dried figs and make some jam now! (:
Dried Fig Jam (adapted from Tastespotting)
250g dried figs, chopped into quarters
1 cup of water
1 tsp lemon juice
Steps :
1) In a small heavy base pot, place the dried figs and water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the figs are plumped up.
2) Turn off the heat and pour the mixture into a blender. Add the lemon juice and blend till smooth with a spreadable consistency. Be careful when blending as the mixture is very hot! If it’s too thick, just add more water, 1 tsp at a time.
3) Allow the mixture to cool, and then place it in an air tight bottle, and keep it refrigerated. It can last up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy! (: If you’re like me, take a spoon and dig in immediately! hehe Simple, quick, delicious and addictive! Cannot get any better!
Have a great week ahead everyone!
Remember to always cook and bake with love!
Food Made With Love 
Yay thanks! I’m so glad it only needs dried figs, I was worried I’d have to try track down some fresh ones. Can you just buy dried figs anywhere? Hope to make it when my oven is replaced so I can bake as well 🙂
No worries dearie! (: hehe You can get dried figs almost everywhere! Woolworths and Coles would have it too in the dried fruit section! hehe Try it and let me know what you think! xx
Wow it really is simple! I wonder where dried figs are available. I don’t think I’ve seen it but then again nor have I looked for it lol
haha it’s available everywhere babe! The dried fruit section of every supermarket! hehe (: Try it! Too easy and too yummy! xx
YAY! Two fig recipes in a week 🙂 Woo Hoo so glad to know that you made these using dried figs since it’s getting harder and more expensive to find fresh figs ~ And can’t believe it’s so easy to make and only needs 3 ingredients! I have all three so many this weekend i’ll be making some fig jam and with your scones wakakaa perfect afternoon tea 😀 xx
hehe yay!! (: that sounds like my weekend last week! hehe One more fig recipe to go (my cookies) hehe and then I have to come up with more! haha Enjoy and let me know what you think! xx
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Thank you for your support! (: Hope you enjoy the recipes I put up and do let me know what you think after you’ve tried them! Looking forward to hearing from you again!
awesome spoon! Totally love those chalkboard labels!
thanks lovely! hehe the spoon belongs to Melissa! haha I stole it to use it as a prop! haha (: and yes! Will try and get those labels for u!! xx
I think this would be perfect with a cheese platter. Yum! I love figs too!
yes! It definitely will be perfect with a cheese platter! (: hehe
That is super simple babe!! I never know what to do with dried figs!
hehe (: there u go! lots of different things u can do with them! LOVE IT! hehe xx
Wow, this really is very quick & easy! haha. Absolutely love figs!
Yes it is! (: hehe and so so good! I love figs too! hehe
oh so simple! love it 🙂 figs are a new favourite so I can absolutely see myself making this very, very soon! xo
hehe yes! So simple and definitely something you have to try! hehe Let me know what you think! xx
loveee the look of this recipe. regularly make jams and chutneys. just wondering why it only lasts a few weeks? usually last a few years!
I don’t add any sugar or preservatives! It did last a month for me though!
Dried figs work much better than fresh figs, I add a little lemon peel sliced in slivers, the way Mamma made it
Yes! I love using dried figs too, though it’s a bit more expensive using fresh ones and you have to wait for it to be in season! (: So dried figs it is!