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Do you enjoy the fancy fig jam you find at the expensive gourmet shops? It pairs so beautifully with cheese, charcuterie and so much more! Did you know you can make a whole batch for less than the cost of one jar?
We love having the refrigerator, pantry and/or freezer stocked with fig jam. It makes putting together an appetizer a breeze.
Simply pull one or more varieties of cheese, a sleeve of crackers, a handful of roasted nuts, some fresh fruit and a jar of fig jam... voila! You've got a gourmet snack that's worthy of royalty.
We used to stock our larder with store-bought fig jam but it's so darn expensive - a small jar running anywhere from 8 to 10 dollars, yikes! But one day, a few years ago, I discovered that it's super easy to make my own fig jam and it tastes even better than the stuff from the fancy gourmet shop.
Who knew you could make fig jam from dried figs?
Even better than that, you don't have to wait for fig season to roll around or break the bank on fresh figs. Did you know that you can make fabulous fig jam from DRIED figs? Yep, you heard that right. I was so thrilled with this discovery that we now have 3 different fig jam variations on the blog. So take your pick or make a batch of each one because in addition to appetizer boards, there are so many other things you can do with fig jam. Here are a few ideas:
- Fig jam makes a fabulous grilled cheese. We love it on sourdough bread with Gouda or Fontina cheese.
- It's great as a sandwich spread.
- Any of these 3 fig jams make a wonderful base for pizza.
- Use it as a filling for thumbprint cookies.
- Use it as a glaze for pork roasts, pork tenderloin and grilled chicken.
- Fig jam is delicious on toast, biscuits and scones.
- Use it as a filling between cake layers.
- Roast some veggies with olive oil and a spoonful of this balsamic fig jam... so good!
- Make a fig salad dressing; combine ÂĽ cup jam, 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and â…“ cup extra vigin olive oil in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add salt and pepper to taste, cover and shake, shake, shake. That's it!
- Spoon it over oatmeal then add a drizzle of cream or half-and-half.
- Stir a spoonful into your morning yogurt. Top with crunchy granola.
- Give it as a gift!
Yes, a jar of fig jam makes a wonderful gift for friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, teachers, hostesses... anyone! Because we enjoy giving delicious gifts from the kitchen, we've created free printable labels for each of these fig jams.
If you'd like to receive a PDF for any of the labels, just leave us a comment below that particular post. The only thing we ask is that you request each set of labels individually. We send out LOTS of labels and that's how we stay organized.
Here's the rundown of our fig jams:
f you can cut up some dried figs and add sugar, balsamic vinegar, water and lemon juice then bring it all to a boil, you can make this delicious Balsamic Fig Jam! Check out the post for a zillion ways to use it!
This Ridiculously Easy Orange Fig Jam is almost embarrassingly easy- combine dried figs (yes DRIED figs), sugar, orange juice and zest along with a splash of vinegar - cook, stir, puree - you're done! Then it's time to enjoy!
This Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread makes a delicious appetizer with crackers and cheese but it's also a fabulous pizza base, sandwich spread, glaze for chicken, pork or beef...
Thought for the day:
"To whom will you compare me?
    Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:
    Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one
    and calls forth each of them by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
    not one of them is missing.
Isaiah 40:25-26
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May I please request the beautiful 'Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread' Label PDF? Thank you!
Sending them your way, L!
PLEASE SEND ME THE BALSAMIC FIG JAM LABELS, AS WELL AS THE ORANGE FIG. CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THEM FOR A SPECIAL EVENT AND AS A HOSTESS GIFT.
Hi Joan, we're happy to send any of the labels. but we ask that you request each label you'd like to receive in the comment section under that particular post. My daughter-in-law, Lindsay sends out the labels and that's how she stays organized!
It’s fig season! Do you have any recipes to share that use FRESH, not dried figs?
Hi Kristie, we do not have any recipes with fresh figs at this time.
I have a tree full of figs - any suggestions to make these fig jams from fresh figs? Thanks, Kt
Hi KT, you may want to go with recipes that have been designed for fresh figs. I don't have an abundance of fresh figs available so I make my jams and chutneys with dried figs. I know the fresh figs will take longer to thicken but I can't give specific details since I haven't tried it. If you try any of these recipes, let us know how things turn out.
Hi KT, lucky you! You may want to go with recipes that have been designed for fresh figs. I don't have an abundance of fresh figs available so I make my jams and chutneys with dried figs. I know the fresh figs will take longer to thicken but I can't give specific details since I haven't tried it. If you try any of these recipes, let us know how things turn out.
I would love to have the labels for all three fig jams. my friends are always looking for goodies from me at the Holidays.
Hi Helen, we are happy to send the labels, we just ask that you leave a comment on each individual post. Thanks!
Chris,
May I have labels for your Orange Fig Jam? These will be perfect for gifts for my daughters. You are so talented and I love your posts.
Thanks and have a blessed day!
Melinda
Thanks, Melinda! We will send the labels your way.
Hi Melinda, the labels were not able to be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?
I love the Fig Orange Jame. Please send labels. I requested before but can't find my post. But I didn't specify I wanted the Fig Orange. Thank you , thank you. I get almost every one of your your labels and make gifts for friends, mostly friends at my local senior center! Thank you eve so much. Colleen
That's great, Colleen! We will send the labels.
We love figs and love your "easy" recipes. Would you please share the labels for the fig recipes. Thanks so much.
Hi Denise, we are happy to send the labels! We just ask that you leave a comment on each individual post. Thanks!
We love figs! Please send me the labels for the Easy balsamic fig Jam. Thank You for helping make the gifts so much prettier
We will send the labels your way, Peggy!
Will you please send me the Ridiculously easy orange fig jam labels. Thank You
I would love to get the labels for the sweet and spicy fig spread
Please send me the labels for the sweet and spicy fig spread
I love making Fig Jam in fact years ago I used to make jam and sell it on Catalina Island when I lived there. One season I made 110 jars of Fig Jam, I kept the islanders in Fig Jam for years. Please send your labels I would love them.
Love balsamic fig jam. Would like that label please. Thank you
Sure, Ginette!
Could you please send labels for Balsamic Fig Jam.
I am loving your recipes.
Many thanks,
Carolyn
Thanks, Carolyn! Sending them your way.
These fig jam recipes sound delicious. I would also appreciate receiving the labels. Thanks so much for all your delicious recipes!
Thanks, Beverly! We just ask that you leave a comment on each individual post and we will send the labels your way. Thanks!
I love the song you shared! My grandkids love to sing worship songs and will love listening to the Gitty Girls.
A spicy fig jam sounds really interesting. Please send me the labels
Sure, Sending them now, Cindy. Hope you enjoy it!
We love the fig-orange jam. I would never have tried the combination without your recipe! Can I please have the labels for this?
Thank you.
So happy you enjoyed it Susan. Just sent the labels!
These look fantastic! Can they be made with fresh figs?
Can I please have label pdf for all three recipes please?
Thank you
Hi Kim,
We're happy to send them but we just ask that you request them on each individual post. That's how we stay organized as we send out so many labels.
Regarding your question, I haven't personally tested this recipe with fresh figs but readers have reported success.
Yes can you please send the orange jam labels!
Sure, Javene!
Well aren't you wonderful! Not only have you made life perfect with ridiculously easy recipes, but now I can impress with custom labels. Thanks.
I would like the Fig Orange label please.
Hi Chris,
Can I have the labels for the balsamic fig jam and the sweet and spicy fig jam please? I love these jams and they are a hit with my family!
Thank you!
Hi Cheryl,
We're happy to send them but we just ask that you request them on each individual post. That's how we stay organized as we send out so many labels.
Would love to have all three labels!
We're happy to send them but we just ask that you request them on each individual post. That's how we stay organized as we send out so many labels.
Sorry I didn’t specify individual labels.
Sweet and spicy fig jam
Orange fig jam
Balsamic fig jam
Thank you
Hi Sheila,
We're happy to send them but we just ask that you request them on each individual post. That's how we stay organized as we send out so many labels.
Hi,
Looking forward to trying the fig jams.
Can I please have label pdf for all three recipes please?
Thank you
My family is crazy about your Balsamic Fig Jam - it's been a huge hit. Now I see you have two more wonderful fig recipes to try.
Adorable labels for the Sweet and Spicy and the Orange Jam - please send them to me (I already have your Balsamic Fig Jam labels). Love them all.
Blessings!
Hi Jane,
We're happy to send them but we just ask that you request them on each individual post. That's how we stay organized as we send out so many labels.