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This Fig and Fresh Pineapple Freezer Jam is a delicious combination of golden dried figs and fresh pineapple. It's so versatile; as an appetizer dip, on toast or even an exotic pizza sauce!
I couldn't find a recipe for fig and fresh pineapple freezer jam, so I used another jam recipe as a template and tweaked it to utilize my ingredients. Chopped figs and diced fresh pineapple in equal proportions along with fresh lemon juice, sugar and Certo, a natural pectin, to help thicken the jam are the cast of characters in this delicious confection.
My taste-testers concurred; this is quite delicious. We had the pleasure of spending the weekend with my son Nick, his wife Lindsay and their sweet baby, Emery Kate. When the jam was finished, I pulled out four spoons and we all sampled; "Oh, wow!" "Mmmm, delicious" "This would be so good on toast!" "What a wonderful ice cream topping this would make." "Yum!".
That evening, we combined some of the jam with a splash of soy sauce and a bit of Sriracha, spread the Fig and Fresh Pineapple Freezer Jam on a thin, crisp pizza crust and topped it with sliced, grilled chicken, cheese, applewood bacon and fresh basil. It was fantastic. We also drizzled it over Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a yummy breakfast treat. It would be wonderful spooned over goat cheese or cream cheese and served with crackers or crostini for a simple, delicious appetizer.
Think you can't make jam? This is honestly about as easy as it gets. The hardest part is chopping the fruit. If you can chop, you've got it made! Make a batch of this Fig and Fresh Pineapple Freezer Jam ASAP and let me know what you do with it (besides eat it right out of the jar with a spoon!). Really, the sky's the limit here!
- 1½ cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1½ cups chopped dried figs chopped and stem removed (I used Calimyrna figs, but any type of dried figs can be used)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 5 cups sugar measured into separate bowl
- ½ teaspoon butter will decrease the foam that rises to the top during the brief cook on the stovetop
- 1 pouch liquid pectin I use CERTO
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Wash jars, lids and bands in hot, soapy water; rinse with warm water and dry.
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Measure exactly 1½ cups diced pineapple and 1½ cups chopped figs. Stir together in a large dutch oven or sauce pan. Add water and lemon juice and stir to combine.
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Stir sugar into fruit mixture. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in liquid pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
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Ladle into prepared jars, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with lids and bands. Allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours then transfer to freezer. Will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Makes 6 cups of delicious jam
The Mom Chef says
Oh, that sounds fantastic. Your husband is a rock star with all the glorious things he brings home for you! What a pair; he finds, you create, and you both taste test. I love it.
twodogsinthekitchen says
That jam sounds really delicious! You are so creative in coming up for uses for ingredients. I can be a little creative but, not as much as you! The fritters sound great, can't wait!
Sandra Lee says
This is a perfect pairing Chris and I will make this one for sure. My family isn't big on figs but that just means more for me!
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
That gorgeous fritter is making my mouth water. I can almost taste it. I'm always looking for unusual combinations for jams and jellies and this looks like a good one, Chris. The color is dazzling!
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
Chris, I have never tried the taste combination of pineapples and figs before - it sounds intriguing and like a real treat for the tatse buds! Wonderful and creative recipe and such beautiful photography!
Debra Eliotseats says
I may have to whip some of this up just so I can make that pizza sauce!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
What a beautiful golden color of this jam.. Great job Chris.. We are sure its delicious
Mr. & Mrs. P says
What a beautiful golden color of this jam.. Great job Chris.. We are sure its delicious
Dining Alone says
Pineapple is something Tom and I both really love. I have never made jam before, I need to give this a try.
Grabandgorecipes says
Looks Good.
Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
Chris, You are killing me. I can’t keep up. I want to make your pepper jelly, and now this. I just made your strawberry jam for my peanut butter bars. The bars went from ordinary to extraordinary that quick thanks to your recipe. No more purchased jam for me.
I have tasted fig with pork and it is delicious, so I think this would be delicious of a pork roast or ham during the holidays. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with.
Ginny says
This is absolutely gorgeous! It looks like the food of the gods or something! I have also never heard of this combination.
Jemma says
Crazy over figs and oh my-you know this must be to die for!
Jemma
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
Such a gorgeous jam and flavorful looking jam, Chris! I love that you combined earthy fig with citrusy pineapple - I bet the combination is just divine!
Esther@thefussfreechef says
Chris, i really shouldnt be reading your blog past dinner time, now i need supper of pineapple jam with toast, pineapple banana fritters and pizza with grilled chicken and pineapple jam!!! Everything sounds so good. Love this jam combination, but unfortunately in our part of the world, dried figs are horrendously expensive and not good quality 🙁 i will hv to settle for just plain pineapple.
Angie Schneider says
This will be so good on ANYTHING!
Vicki Bensinger says
You always come up with great jam creations. I will definitely save this one to try later - I love figs. Tell your hubby his photos are getting better and better. I need to take a class. What photo editing software does he use? They're beautiful!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much Vicki, I feel so blessed to have him as my photographer. Honestly, if people had to look at my photos, they never come back a second time! 🙂 But he says "if people had to look at his food, they'd never come back a second time". So we're a good team 🙂
We use Aperture photo editing software. It's an Apple product, not as fancy as Photo Shop but it's super easy to use. I use a plug-in called Border Fx for the text.
Gloria Baker says
what nice and delicioud jam!!
La Table De Nana says
Thanks for another great recipe!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I've wanted to make jam for a while and now I'm convinced I must try your freezer method! 🙂
Foodycat says
This does look wonderful! What a beautiful, sunny colour.
Lenia says
I bet this jam is delicious!I love figs!So summery and yummy!
Alex says
Yum! And the photos are just yummy, too.
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
I love the jam -- made with 2 fruits that I adore. I wish I could spread it on my toasts and also use it as a topping for ice creams and as fruit layer for parfaits. Its color and look are fantastic, Chris!!! I have just pinned it!!!
Jennifer@ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Gorgeous jam and so creative! I would have never of thought of adding dried figs to jam. I also love the idea of topping it on ice cream! Yum!!! I wish my Husband would come home with some pineapple! 🙂