Marmellata Di Fichi: Ricetta Fatta in Casa
A delightful homemade fig jam that captures the essence of summertime in a jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg fresh figs
- 700 g granulated sugar
- 1 organic lemon (juice and zest)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the figs by washing them gently, drying, and slicing them in half.
- Combine sliced figs, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt in a pot.
- Let the mixture sit for 1 to 2 hours to release natural juices.
- Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes until bubbly.
- Check for doneness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate.
- Jar the jam into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top to create a vacuum seal.
Notes
Feel free to experiment by adding spices, other fruits, or nuts for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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