When I was growing up, we had a fig tree in our backyard but we never really made anything

with those figs.

Devouring Fig Newton cookies was my earliest memory of eating figs.

Fortunately, this easy vegan recipe for vanilla fig jam is a delicious way to relish the distinctive

taste and texture of figs.

Simply mix figs with lemon juice and allow the figs to sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.

Add the figs and juice to a large pot, stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract, then cook over medium heat

until the figs break down into a thick jam.

This yummy vegan vanilla fig jam can be enjoyed in so many ways.

Figs taste good, and they are good for you.

Figs — and fig leaves — provide a variety of nutrients and potential health benefits, but they’re particularly

rich in copper and vitamin B6.

They contain fiber and may help promote healthy digestion, decrease your risk of heart disease, and help

manage blood sugar levels.

Copper is involved in key bodily processes, including metabolism and energy production, the formation of

blood cells, connective tissues, and neurotransmitters.

Vitamin B6 helps your body break down dietary protein and create new proteins and also plays an important

role in brain health.

Homemade Vegan Vanilla Fig Jam 

Tip: This recipe can easily be doubled, if desired.

Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 1 hour
Makes: ½ pint

Ingredients:

1 lb. figs, stems removed, washed, and quartered
2 T. fresh lemon juice
½ c. maple syrup, preferably local
1 t. pure vanilla bean extract

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the prepped figs with the lemon juice and allow the figs to sit

at room temperature for about 45 minutes.

Transfer the figs, along with the juice, to a large pot set over medium heat.

Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir to combine.

Cook, stirring occasionally until the figs break down into a thick and slightly granular jam,

around 50-55 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Enjoy!

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