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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