Fig and Thyme Jam

A sophisticated homemade jam combining fresh figs with aromatic thyme, orange zest, and sweet sorghum syrup or honey. Perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sorghum syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pound fresh figs
  • stemmed
  • quartered

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place sorghum syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add orange zest, thyme sprigs, and pinch of salt. Simmer sorghum mixture for 1 minute. Add figs. Continue to simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until figs are soft but still hold their shape, 5-10 minutes, depending on firmness of figs. Let jam cool. DO AHEAD: Jam can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to a jar. Cover and chill.

    15 min

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