Strawberry fig jam recipe - great recipe that you can make into a freezer jam if you want!
Strawberry fig jam recipe - great recipe that you can make into a freezer jam if you want! Delicious, tasty, and so amazing on toast and yogurt. This vegan strawberry fig jam is perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, scones, or using as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt. It's also a great filling for homemade vegan tarts and pies. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 4-5 Jam Jars or Mason jars
- 1 Large Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups (335g) Strawberries hulled and chopped
- 1 cup (7-8 figs) Fresh Figs stems removed and chopped
- ¼ cup (4 tbsp) Agave Nectar or Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or vanilla powder
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, chopped figs, agave nectar, and lemon juice. Give it a good stir.
- Heat the mixture on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins to break down and become soft.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue stirring for another 5-10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend the mixture until it's smooth.
- Allow the jam to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a jar or container and refrigerating.
Notes
Homemade jam will keep for 3-5 weeks in the refrigerator when kept in a clean sealed airtight jar or jam jar.