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homemade chili fig jam in glass jar with fresh figs and lemon

Chili Fig Jam Recipe

Sweet and spicy homemade chili fig jam made with fresh figs, Calabrian chilies, lemon, and pantry staples. Perfect for cheese boards, grilled meats, or spreading on toast. Ready in just 30 minutes with simple steps.
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Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Calories: 42kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Lemon zester
  • Sharp knife
  • Glass canning jars with lids

Ingredients

Fresh Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh figs stems removed and quartered
  • 2-3 Calabrian chilies finely minced (or 1–2 jalapeños for milder heat)
  • 1 large lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 medium red onion finely diced

Pantry Staples

  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat

Instructions

  • Wash, trim, and quarter figs. Mince chilies, dice onion, juice and zest lemon.
  • Cook onion until soft, add chilies, then figs and sugar. Let sit to release juices.
  • Add vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper. Simmer 25–30 minutes until thick.
  • Stir in zest, adjust seasoning, and transfer to sterilized jars. Cool and store.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 20g | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg