Fresh fig jam
Fresh fig jam is a sweet preserve made from ripe figs, sugar and lemon. The Thermomix TM7 stirs and cooks it automatically, so the sugar caramelises gently without burning. In under half an hour you have glossy, ruby-coloured jam that captures late-summer figs in a jar, ready for toast, cheese boards or homemade gifts.
About this recipe
Fresh fig jam Thermomix TM7 style is the easiest way to bottle the short fig season and enjoy it months later. With just three ingredients, ripe figs, sugar and lemon, this recipe turns into a glossy, amber-red jam with deep caramel notes, exactly what the caramelising function of the TM7 was designed for. People searching for jam recipes for an all-in-one kitchen machine often worry about stirring constantly and sugar catching on the pan base; here the machine stirs and heats itself while you sterilise jars or slice bread. A spoonful of lemon juice balances the honeyed sweetness and helps the set. Spoon it onto warm buttered toast at breakfast, swirl it through yogurt, serve it alongside a cheese board with blue cheese, or gift a jar at Christmas. Preserving really becomes a fifteen-minute-weeknight job rather than an afternoon hovered over the hob.
Preparation tips
- Choose figs that are fully ripe but not mushy: they should give slightly when pressed. Overripe figs contain more water, so the jam needs longer to reach setting point and loses its fresh, floral character.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilised jars, fill to the rim, close immediately and turn upside down for a few minutes to seal. Store in a cool, dark cupboard and keep an opened jar in the fridge.
- For a spiced version, add a split vanilla pod, a cinnamon stick or a star anise to the mixing bowl. Remove the whole spices before potting so the flavour stays delicate and children can safely enjoy the jam.
- Use the jam-setting test: place a saucer in the freezer beforehand and drip a little hot jam onto it. If it wrinkles when pushed with a finger, the fig jam is ready; otherwise cook a few minutes longer.
Recipe variations
- Autumn variation: replace half of the figs with ripe pears or quince and add a cinnamon stick. Quince brings extra pectin for a firmer set and gives the fig jam a wonderful perfume that suits colder days.
- Festive variation: stir in a splash of port or balsamic vinegar and a few grinds of black pepper at the end of cooking. This savoury-sweet fig jam becomes a stunning partner for goat cheese, foie gras or a festive cheese board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs figs and sugar directly in the mixing bowl for balanced sweetness. [Built-in Scale]
- Controlled caramelising - Precise heat from the TM7 caramelises the sugar slowly, giving the fig jam rich flavour without scorching. [Temperature Control]
- Hands-free stirring - The Thermomix stirs the jam continuously while it cooks, freeing you to sterilise jars or butter toast. [Hands-Free]
- Fine grating - The TM7 grates the lemon zest evenly, releasing citrus oils that brighten the sweet fig flavour. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle mixing - The Thermomix mixes lemon juice through the figs into a uniform, glossy preserve with even set. [Precise Control]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- fresh figs
- white sugar
- lemon