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Figs are a storehouse of useful elements. It has been eaten since ancient times as a medicinal product and a unique delicacy. And after many centuries, the fruits of the fig tree have not lost their popularity. Today, various culinary masterpieces are prepared from them: marshmallows, jam, tinctures and even ordinary preserves. There is simply a huge variety of ways to cook such sweets with the addition of different fruits and nuts. And the simplest and most common recipe for making fig jam with lemon is considered.
Features of preparing fig jam with lemon
The main rule for making tasty and healthy jam from fig tree fruits is to collect a high-quality harvest. There are two types of this plant - black and green fruits. The first type of fig is suitable for eating and cooking only when it acquires a dark lilac color. And the green fig tree at the moment of ripening has white fruits with a yellow tint.
It is impossible to keep the collected fig berries fresh for a long time, so it is recommended to start preparing them immediately after picking in order to preserve as many useful substances as possible.
To prevent the fruits from cracking during cooking, they should be dipped into boiling syrup and dried (after washing, they should be placed on a paper towel and blotted well).
To speed up the process of soaking the berries in syrup and reduce the cooking time, use a toothpick to pierce the fruits on both sides.
To increase the taste of fig jam, you can add not only lemon, but also other spices and seasonings to the classic recipe. A pinch of vanillin, cinnamon, cloves and even allspice can add a pleasant aroma and taste.
Sometimes lime or orange is added instead of lemon, and citrus zest can also be a good addition.
Recipes for fig jam with lemon
Figs have practically no aroma of their own, so various additives in the form of spices or other fruits are often used to make jam from this berry. Fig berries go well with lemon, because they do not contain acid. Using lemon, you can easily replace the required amount of acid so that the jam does not become sugary.
There are several recipe options for making this jam with the addition of lemon or just its juice. Below we will consider several simple recipes with step-by-step photos of fig jam with lemon.
Recipe for fresh fig jam with lemon
Ingredients:
- 1 kg peeled figs;
- 800 g granulated sugar;
- half a medium lemon;
- 2 glasses of water.
Step by step recipe:
Fig fruits are collected (they can be purchased), cleaned of twigs and leaves and washed well.
The washed fruits are dried and the peel is removed.
The peeled fruits are placed in an enamel or stainless steel pan, and 400 g of sugar are added. Let it brew to release the juice.
Syrup is prepared from the remaining sugar (400 g).
Pour granulated sugar into the container where you plan to prepare the jam, fill it with two glasses of water and put it on the fire.
As soon as the granulated sugar has dissolved, peeled figs are added to the syrup.
While the figs in the syrup are boiling, cut the lemon. It is divided in half, the seeds are removed and one half is cut into slices.
Before boiling, add chopped lemon slices to the jam. Let it boil for 3-4 minutes. Remove the foam formed during boiling.
The finished delicacy is cooled.
Fig jam with lemon juice
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of figs;
- 3 cups sugar (600 g);
- 1.5 glasses of water;
- juice from half a lemon.
A step-by-step recipe will help you prepare the dish without mistakes.
Pour 3 cups of sugar into a saucepan and add 1.5 cups of water.
Mix sugar and water. Place the pan on the fire.
While the syrup is boiling, cut the lemon and squeeze the juice out of one half.
The squeezed lemon juice is added to the boiled sugar syrup and stirred.
Pre-washed figs are dipped into boiling syrup. Mix everything carefully with a wooden spatula and leave to simmer over low heat for 90 minutes.
The jam is ready.
Fig jam with lemon and nuts
Ingredients:
- figs 1 kg;
- sugar 1 kg;
- hazelnuts 0.4 kg;
- half a medium lemon;
- water 250 ml.
Cooking method.
The figs are cleared of leaves, the stem is removed, and washed well. The prepared fruits are covered with sugar, 1 kg per 1 kg, and allowed to brew (the longer it sits in sugar, the softer the fruit will be in the jam).
The figs soaked in sugar are placed on the fire. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Then bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the stove and allow to cool.
After cooling completely, the jam is put back on the fire and pre-peeled hazelnuts are added. Bring to a boil and cook for another 15 minutes. Remove from the stove and allow to cool again.
For the third time, the cooled fig jam with hazelnuts is put on the fire and chopped lemon slices are added to it. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the syrup resembles honey.
The finished jam, while warm, is poured into sterilized jars, tightly closed with a lid, turned over and allowed to cool completely. The finished jam can be stored away for the winter.
Recipe for fig jam with lemon without cooking
Ingredients:
- 0.5 kg of figs;
- 0.5 kg sugar;
- a couple of drops of lemon juice.
Cooking method:
The fruits are cleaned and washed well. Cut in half (if the fruit is large) and pass through a meat grinder. Leave the crushed mixture until the juice is released. Cover with sugar and add a couple of drops of lemon juice. The amount of sugar and lemon juice can be increased or decreased according to taste.
The mixture is mixed well and served. This jam does not last long, so it should be cooked a little.
Terms and conditions of storage
Fig jam, prepared according to a recipe with heat treatment, is stored in the same conditions as any preparation for the winter.The ideal conditions for preserving all the beneficial qualities are a cool, dark place. But the shelf life directly depends on the amount of sugar and the presence of citric acid. If the ratio of sugar and berries is equal, then the shelf life of such jam can be about a year. The presence of lemon or its juice prevents the syrup from becoming sugary.
Jam prepared according to a recipe without cooking is unsuitable for long-term storage. It must be consumed within 1-2 months.
Conclusion
The recipe for making fig jam with lemon seems complicated at first glance, but in fact everything is quite simple. The process is practically no different from any other jam. It can be prepared for the winter without much effort, the main thing is to follow all the cooking rules. And then such preparation will be a favorite and healthy delicacy for the whole winter.
