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August 30, 2018 by: Courtney

Easy Southern Fig Jam Recipe

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One of my very favorite quick appetizers to have on hand is fig jam, brie, and crostinis! It’s something you can whip together at moment’s notice for last-minute entertaining. It all starts with my grandfather’s Southern fig jam recipe!

Fig Jam Recipe

Growing up, I have so many memories picking figs off my grandparent’s fig tree in South Carolina. My grandfather could make this fig jam in his sleep, and we always left their house with jars and jars of fig jam every summer.

My grandfather taught my Mom and she taught me, and it’s about time I share my family’s homemade fig jam recipe with you! Right?

This recipe is a delicious combination of figs, sugar, thinly sliced lemon and Grand Marnier (the magic touch in this recipe). The result is a sweet, spreadable jam that’s absolutely delicious – even non-fig lovers will find themselves enjoying it!

It’s the best treat to have on hand for easy appetizers. Pair the jam with brie on mini toasts for an easy hors d’oeuvre. My husband and I will often pair this with wine and grilled vegetables for a full dinner. Just bake your brie on a baking sheet until warm, and serve alongside the fig jam and toast or crostini.

Try my Baked Brie Bites with this fig jam recipe!

Fig Jam Recipe on Toast.

How to Make Southern Fig Jam

First off, you’ll want to wash your figs in cold water and drain. Then, cut the stems off and slice in half. Place them in a large heavy saucepan and cover with sugar. Let them stand overnight.

On the second day, you thinly slice your lemon and remove seeds. Add these slices to the fig pan and cover medium heat until it starts to bubble! Be sure to stir often. After it begins bubbling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. It’s worth the wait!

Remove from the stove and cool. Then puree in a blender. Add the Grand Marnier and stir until blended. Pour the fig jam into sterilized jars with tops. I love these cute tulip jam jars! Refrigerate until needed, maximum two weeks.

Hint: To sterilize a jar, boil a clean jar upright in a large pot of water for 15 minutes.

I hope you can see that making fig jam is really easy, no fancy equipment needed!

My Favorite Ways to Serve Fig Jam

  • Alongside brie and crostini, on charcuterie boards, etc.
  • Served warm over ice cream or pound cake.
  • On toast for a quick breakfast.
  • Alongside lamb or pork
  • Spread on sandwiches or flatbreads

Keep in mind you can warm fig jam and it will turn into a more pourable “sauce” that’s perfect for using as a glaze over meats or drizzled over dishes.

I hope you love this fig jam as much as my family has for generations! The full recipe is posted below.

What cheeses pair well with Fig Jam?

  • Brie
  • Goat Cheese
  • Camembert
Fig Jam

Can I reduce the sugar?

You can! Or you can use a sugar substitute. In our family, we’ve found this recipe to be the perfect balance of sweetness and fig flavor, but you can certainly cut back on the sugar.

Fig Jam Recipe

Fig Jam

Author: Courtney Whitmore – Pizzazzerie
My family’s fig jam recipe, perfect for serving with brie and crostini! 
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 40 tablespoons
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups figs stems removed and sliced in half
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced and seeds removed
  • ¼ cup Grand Marnier orange liqueur

Instructions
 

  • First Day: Wash figs in cold water and drain. Cut stems off and cut figs in half
  • Place the figs in a large saucepan, and cover with sugar. Let figs stand overnight. 
  • Second Day: Thinly slice the lemon and remove seeds. Add the slices to the fig pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir often. 
  • After it begins to boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, continuing to stir. 
  • Remove from the stove and allow to cool to room temperature. 
  • Add the fig mixture to the blender and blend until pureed. 
  • Add the Grand Marnier and stir until blended. Pour the fig jam into sterilized jars with tops and refrigerate. 

Notes

This recipe yields 2 1/2 cups of fig jam. 

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gPotassium: 9mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 2mg
Keyword fig jam
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

I’m off to have some brie with fig jam on toast! Yum! For a few of my other favorite easy appetizer ideas, check these out below:

  • Spinach + Artichoke Stuffed Mini Peppers
  • Easy Veggie Dip
  • Cranberry & Almond Baked Brie
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Comments

  1. Peppermint Dolly says

    August 31, 2018 at 2:56 am

    oooh I’ve not made fig jam before – shall have to give it a go!!

    Rebecca

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  2. https://windowstechsupport.org/ says

    September 25, 2018 at 7:40 am

    It is a really great recipe. I tried this and it is really delicious.

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  3. Windows Tech Support says

    September 26, 2018 at 5:54 am

    Fig Jam is really tasty. I tried your recipe of Fig Jam. I prepare fig jam yesterday and that was really really tasty.Thanks for the recipe.

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  4. Coco says

    October 3, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    can this be popped into the freezer?

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  5. Microsoft Xbox support says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:09 am

    I have also tried this fig recipe and it’s amazing.

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  6. Courtney O'Dell says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:04 am

    I love figs so much – can’t wait to make this again and again!

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  7. lauren kelly says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:36 am

    I love figs so much! What a wonderful recipe!

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  8. Julie Blanner says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:47 am

    I love figs and brie! Can’t wait to try my hand at making fig jam.

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  9. Aimee Shugarman says

    February 7, 2019 at 11:01 am

    The Grand Marnier completes me. Seriously this was better than anything bought at a store!

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  10. Jennifer says

    February 7, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    My favorite fig jam recipe EVER!!! So easy to make and it taste delicious!!

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  11. Anne says

    October 23, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    Can I can this recipe I stead of refrigerator jam?

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  12. Donna says

    August 14, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    I need a fig jelly recipe for a big batch of jelly which doesn’t need to be refrigerated.

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