Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs fresh figs, stems removed and halved or quartered
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Wash the figs thoroughly and pat them dry. Remove the woody stems and slice larger figs into halves or quarters to ensure even cooking.
  2. Combine the figs, sugar, and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed pot. Stir over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally and carefully to avoid crushing the fruit. Stir in the vanilla extract during the final 2 minutes of cooking.
  4. Perform the freezer test by placing a small spoonful of jam on a chilled plate for 30 seconds; if the surface wrinkles when pushed with a finger, the jam has reached the perfect set.