The most divine fig jam recipe you’ll find, the Thermomix makes this quickly and easily!
I have other jam recipes here on my blog and I love them… but I have to say this – this Fig Jam is the BEST one!
Using honey as one of the sweeteners adds a lovely element. That, combined with that unique figgy texture and a lovely mix of subtle spices, makes this jam just beautiful.
Adding lemon towards the end of the cooking time makes the flavours really pop!
Sourcing figs for jam
Figs can be a little difficult to come by if you don’t have a (or have a friend) with a fig tree! I find the best way to buy them (without having to sell a limb to afford them) is farm direct.
Recently I visited Spring Hill Orchard after seeing on their Facebook group that they had a vendor coming along to their farm shop to sell figs! I have been to Spring Hill Orchard before and their fruit is always amazingly fresh and well priced. If you’re a Perth local and want to try your luck at nabbing some figs there, check their Facebook page first as they post weekly the list of fruits they will have available. I do recommend visiting for other fresh fruits too!
In the past, I’ve also bought jamming figs at reasonable prices at Sunday markets and once I picked some up on their very last legs from my local fruit and veg shop.
Don’t go using top quality fresh figs for jam! The riper (any) fruit is, the better it is for jam making! Just check out these imperfect beauties I used to make fig jam in my Thermomix today!
Making Spiced Fig, Honey & Lemon Jam in the Thermomix
Jam is something the Thermomix does so very well! A handful of ingredients, throw them in, cook it up, done.
I’ve stated on the recipe that the figs should be roughly chopped. All you really need to do, is tear them each into a few pieces. The pieces don’t have to be even sizes – rough enough IS good enough!
Seven ingredients is all that’s needed for this one:
Figs
Honey and sugar, for sweetness
Spices, namely cinnamon, cloves and vanilla, for flavour
Lemon juice, to really bring out the flavours
Everything except the lemon juice goes in and is cooked for half an hour. After this time, we add the lemon juice and cook a further 5 minutes. Done!
When the Thermomix finishes cooking the jam, pour into hot sterilised jars.
I use 8oz Ball Mason jars and the recipe fills four of them.
You can then put the lids on and leave to cool to room temp, then pop in the fridge. Even better is to water bath the jars to ensure perfect seals and the longest life for them.
I hope that you give this recipe a try! I guarantee that if you do, you’ll be hooked. Please leave a comment down the bottom and let me know if I’m right! Or visit the Facebook group and let us know what you think xx
For some more great jams and fruit sauces, check out these recipes:
Spiced Fig, Honey and Lemon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 kg figs roughly chopped
- 150 g sugar coconut sugar and rapadura give best results, raw sugar is also delicious
- 120 g honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 40 g lemon juice
Instructions
- Place figs, sugar, honey and spicesĀ in mixer bowl. Cook 30 minutes/steaming temperature/speed 2/MC off, basket sitting on top of the lid to prevent splatters.
- Add lemon juice. Cook 5 minutes/steaming temperature/speed 2/MC on.
- Transfer hot jam into hot, sterilised jars. Seal immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note, nutrition information is calculated via an online recipe nutrition calculator and is a guide only. It is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed 100% accurate. I am not a nutritionist or trained health professional.
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Hi, I'm Bec
I specialise in great tasting vegetarian Thermomix recipes and cater for a wide range of dietary needs. I love sharing here and in my cookbooks my healthy, delicious recipes (of course the odd treat too!) Whether youāre looking to ignite your thermo mojo, or just after some new, really tasty family friendly recipes, there really is something here for everyone
I have just made this jam this evening. It is fantastic! Thank you so much. I love the colour, texture and most of all the taste. Again, thank you!
Hi Gloria, Iām so glad you love this – itās my favourite jam! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback ?
I have a TM5. Can i use the same recipe. Not sure what streaming would mean?
Thank you
Hi Lynn, yes absolutely! My recipes work in all Thermomix models. Steaming temperature is a generic term for Varoma temp – I use generic terms for some things as users of other brands of thermal cookers also make my recipes. I hope you enjoy this jam, it’s my favourite jam by far! š
hi, I have been gifted some figs and wanted to give your recipe a try, but they are very dry inside and I am concerned they will not give your recipe justice.
do you think they will be ok please
Hi Diane, I am sure they will be fine to use! Perhaps reduce the 30 minute cooking time to 20-25 minutes then check the consistency – pop a plate in the freezer before you begin, then to check, just dollop a little bit of the hot jam on the cold plate. It will immediately cool to the consistency it will be if you were to stop cooking then. You can then continue to cook if you feel it needs it, or you can stop and add the lemon then. I hope this is helpful! Bec
Hi Bec, would this recipe work with defrosted figs please?
Hello! Yes I would imagine so – just test the jam thickness once it finishes cooking. To do this, place a small plate in your freezer in advance. Once the jam finishes cooking, place a small amount of it on the cold plate. It will immediately cool down to the thickness it will be when the batch cools. If needed, you can cook a bit longer.