Homemade Fig Jam with Chia Seeds

The search is over for a delicious, no added sugar spread to add to your morning toast! This Homemade Fig Jam with Chia Seeds is an omega-packed way to start your day!

Fall is in the air, finally!

And, I wanted to bring you a quick recipe for an easy peasy jam that is the perfect addition to those lunch box sammies or biscuits and tea.

Enter…

Homemade Fig Jam with Chia Seeds 

What do you need to make Homemade Fig Jam?

The key to making fig jam is allowing yourself the patience to wait until it sets to enjoy it!

Okay, and lots of love and a few simple kitchen tools (i.e., a medium stove-top pot, a blender or immersion blender, a whisk, and a few kitchen staples!)

You may be asking yourself, what’s an immersion blender and why do I need that to make jam.

But, don’t worry. It’s simple a handheld blender you can use inside the pot to prevent burning yourself from transferring a hot item to the actual blender. If you don’t have one and like to cook, I highly encourage you to pick one up (they’re usually under $15!)

How do you get the fig spread to make a jam consistency?

The key to making a figgy jam that spreads and holds like a pectin based preserve or jam is to use those chia seeds.

Chia seeds when placed in liquid form a gel like consistency, helping the fig spread like a traditional store-bought jam or jelly.

Just look at the way the fig spread so perfectly on this bagel! This recipe is simple, delicious and pure, just what you what in a homemade goody!

Is this healthy?

Yes, absolutely!

Not only is this recipe free of added sugar, but it’s also packed with two superfoods: figs and chia seeds!

Figs are loaded with fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, pantothenic acid and copper.

Plus, they’re naturally sweet, making for a great alternative to sweeten your recipes without using added sugars.

Chia seeds have fiber too (yes, this is a fiber packed jam!) in addition to heart-healthy omega fats.

The only caveat with fresh figs is that they ripen quickly, so it’s best to buy them and use them in a day or two. But then again, if you have a plethora of figs, you can always whip up this delicious jam and freeze the extras to enjoy in fall!

What can I put the fig preserve on?

Everything! From bagels to toast, to meats and cheeses, there is no stopping what you can top with fig jam!

Here are some of the Shaw Kitchen favorites I enjoy to use:

French Toast Bagels

Cornbread Muffins

Brown Sugar Tea Cookies

Not a fan of figs? Don’t worry, I’ve got that Cranberry Chia Jam too for you to check out!

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Homemade Fig Jam with Chia Seeds + No Added Sugar

Savor the flavor of fresh figs by making a Homemade Fig Jam. Bonus, it’s perfect to pair on those sammies for back to school lunches!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 16 servings, 2 tbsp each

Calories 37kcal

Author Elizabeth Shaw

Ingredients

• 8 medium figs 12 ounces, halved
• 1 cup + 1/2 cup 100% pure apple juice divided
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup apple juice to a boil and add in fresh figs.
• Boil for 15 minutes, covered.
• Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
• Using your immersion blender, puree figs, using caution not to splatter the hot liquid onto your skin.
• Pour pureed figs into a medium bowl or large mason jar with a lid. Add in the 1/2 cup apple juice and chia seeds. Stir together with a spatula or shake mason jar vigorously with a lid. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Store jam in the refrigerator and use within 10 days for best quality.
• Freeze extra jam for up to one month. Use defrosted jam within 7 days for best quality.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Not a fan of figs? Don’t worry, check out that Cranberry Chia Jam or this Orange Jam!