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Flavorful Spiced Fig Jam Recipe Easy Homemade with Cardamom and Orange Zest

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A delicious homemade fig jam infused with warm cardamom and bright orange zest, perfect for breakfasts, snacks, and gift-giving.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh figs, washed and quartered
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 6 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Rinse the figs gently, then quarter them. Set aside.
  2. Zest the orange using a microplane, avoiding the white pith. Juice the orange and lemon, straining out any seeds. Keep juices separate.
  3. Lightly bruise the cardamom pods with the back of a spoon to release aroma but keep mostly whole.
  4. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together sugar and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add crushed cardamom pods.
  5. Stir in quartered figs, orange juice, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 40-45 minutes until jam thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Remove cardamom pods. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
  8. Test jam set using cold plate test or candy thermometer (220°F). If runny, simmer a few more minutes.
  9. While hot, ladle jam into sterilized jars leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal tightly. Let cool at room temperature.

Notes

Do not over-mash figs to retain texture. Skim off bubbles for clearer jam. Use cold plate test to check jam set. Lower heat if jam sticks or burns. For richer flavor, add vanilla extract after cooking. Jars must be sterilized to prevent spoilage.

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