How to make Fig and Lime Jam

Fig and Lime Jam recipe is easy to make and works brilliantly as a sweet jam on your breakfast toast and. in my opinion, it’s even better with cheese and cold meats. I’m always sad when summer is over, but I do love the seasonal fruits that are in abundance in the autumn.  They don’t last long so preserving them is a great way to enjoy them for longer.

Fresh Figs ready to be made into Fig and Lime Jam

 When I was a child the only figs we tasted were dried figs or the fig paste in fig roll biscuits (cookies), fresh figs just didn’t feature!  One of the nice things about fresh figs is that they do still have a season.  Although you can get figs out of season, they are expensive and not as fragrant and sweet, so the best way to enjoy them is to preserve them in a glorious jam. 

Put all the ingredients in the pan for Fig & Lime Jam

This recipe couldn’t be simpler, you simply add all the ingredients to a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.

Next you need to bring the jam to a rolling boil, watch the video to see what a rolling boil should look like.  This jam doesn’t take long to reach setting point, so test after about 5 minutes. 

Homemade Fig & Lime Jam, simple to make, so good to eat

Take the pan off the heat and put a spoonful onto a saucer that you have chilled in the fridge.  Set the saucer aside for a few minutes, then push your finger across the jam, if it is set then it will wrinkle.  See the video clip above to see what I mean. 

How to make Fig & Lime Jam

The Fig and Lime Jam Story

There’s a bit of a story behind this recipe.  I had been hoarding the very last of last year’s Fig and Lime Jam and as I finished the last jar, I posted the picture of the cracker topped with brie and Fig and Lime Jam on Instagram and on my Facebook page.   It proved popular and  I really intended to make more of the jam this weekend, however, I couldn’t find any figs!  They were there in the stores last week, but I’m not sure if everyone had the same idea and bought them all, or if I was just unlucky.  Fortunately, I had a picture from my phone of last year’s Fig and Lime Jam and the cracker picture,  but as soon as I get some figs I’ll add some new pictures.  

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fig and lime jam on cracker with cheese

Fig and Lime Jam

Janice Pattie
An easy recipe for a sweet jam with a little tang of lime. Ideal on your breakfast toast and with cheeses and cold cuts.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course jam, preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 24 teaspoons
Calories 69 kcal

Ingredients

  • 350 grams fresh figs about 8
  • 350 grams sugar Equal weight granulated sugar to figs
  • 2 limes juice
  • ½ lime (zest)
  • 3 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Weigh the figs
  • Weigh out the same amount of sugar
  • Put all the ingredients into a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved
  • Bring to a rolling boil
  • Boil until you reach setting point about 5-10 minutes.
  • Test by putting a teaspoonful onto a cold saucer, place it in the fridge, leave for 5 minutes and then push with your finger, if the jam wrinkles it’s ready. If not then put it back on the heat for 5 minutes then test again.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg
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38 Comments

  1. Ooh, I love anything with fresh figs (dried, meh) so this is right up my street. And adding in lime is a fantastic complement. I can almost taste it as I type. Especially with that brie! Delish!!

    1. Thanks Kellie. I love fresh figs too, I don’t mind the dired ones, but they are a whole different fruit really! Yes, the lime is really good at cutting through the sweetness.

  2. I really love fig jam, and also like adding lime to balance all the sugar. I did a mango and lime jam some years back that worked really well too. I love the look of yours, so good with cheese on that cracker!

  3. Figs and lime sound like a yummy flavour combinations 😀 I love eating jam with cheese, the sweetness of the jam complements the creaminess of the cheese so well! 😀

  4. Goodness Fif Rolls are a real blast from the past! My Dad used to love them – I was never a fan. I had fresh figs in a salad yesterday and they were lush. Going to give this a try – can’t believe how simple it is! Fab for a gift too.

    1. They were a bit of an odd thing those Fig Rolls! The Jam is really easy to make and it would make a great gift.

    1. Aw thank you Emma, it is one of my favourite snacks. I’m glad the videos were helpful, I think that a lot of terms used in cooking are taken for granted by those of us who grew up with them and are like double dutch to people coming at that technique for the first time.

    1. Hi Anna, I’m sure there are recipes for jam that use dried figs, but this recipe has been written and tested with fresh figs. So I think, in this case, I suggest you find a recipe specifically for dried figs.

  5. IT sounds like a delicious recipe and lovely with the hint of lime. I never usually make anything with figs as the season always seems too short and once I’ve enjoyed them as they a couple of times they are gone from the shops!

  6. What a beautiful picture! This flavor combination is to die for and the recipe sounds very do-able too. Thanks so much for posting, I will definitely be trying this.

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