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Healthier Fig Jam [GF, Vegan]

A healthier fig jam to spread on bagels, toast, and more. 

Ingredients

Scale

8 medium figs 12 ounces, halved
1 cup + 1/2 cup 100% pure apple juice divided
2 tbsp coconut sugar sugar
3 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup apple juice to a boil and add in fresh figs.
  • Boil for 15 minutes, covered.
  • Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Using your immersion blender, puree figs, using caution not to splatter the hot liquid onto your skin.
  • Pour pureed figs into a medium bowl or large mason jar with a lid. Add in the 1/2 cup apple juice, chia seeds, and sugar. Stir together with a spatula or shake the mason jar vigorously with a lid. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Store jam in the refrigerator and use it within 10 days for best quality.
  • Freeze extra jam for up to one month. Use defrosted jam within 7 days for best quality.

Notes

To Prepare In the Instant Pot:

Add figs and apple juice to the metal inner pot of the Instant Pot. Select pressure cook, set timer to 3 minutes, and secure lid and sealing valve. Let naturally release for 5 minutes, then use quick release. Continue with steps above to blend the figs and adding the remaining ingredients.

To Can:

Follow proper canning procedures, including sterilizing glass jars and sealing the jars. Use within 3 months of canning, and within 14 days of opening. 

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