Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Fig Jam – A Sweet Taste of Tradition
Prepare this rich, naturally sweet Sicilian fig jam — perfect for spreading on bread, pairing with cheese or using in traditional desserts.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg ripe figs
- ✓ 400 g sugar
- ✓ Juice and grated zest of 1 organic lemon
- ✓ 1 glass of water
📊 Nutritional Information
If you love honest, homemade preserves and want to bring the true flavour of Sicily into your kitchen, this fig jam is an absolute must. Sweet, fragrant and wonderfully versatile, it’s perfect on warm bread, paired with cheese or used to enrich classic Sicilian pastries.
With just a handful of ingredients and a little patience, you’ll create a creamy, deeply flavoured jam that captures the essence of a Mediterranean summer.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Choose very ripe figs, wash them gently and remove the skins.
- 2
Cut the figs into 2–3 pieces and place them in a large pot with the water and lemon zest.
- 3
Cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the figs soften and break down.
- 4
Pass the mixture through a food mill with a fine mesh to achieve a smooth texture.
- 5
Add the sugar and lemon juice, stir well and return to a low heat.
- 6
Cook for another 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until the jam reaches the desired consistency (using the plate test).
- 7
Pour the hot jam into sterilised jars, seal tightly and turn them upside down to create a vacuum seal.
- 8
Allow to cool completely before storing in a cool, dark place.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of rum during cooking for a more aromatic jam. For a rustic texture, leave a few pieces of fig whole.
📦 Storage
- • Store sealed jars in the pantry for up to 6 months, away from light and humidity.
- • Once opened, keep in the fridge and consume within 7–10 days.
- • Always ensure the vacuum seal is intact before using the jam.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this fig jam with aged Sicilian cheeses such as pecorino or tuma, spread on warm bread or tucked inside a traditional buccellato.
Sicilian fig jam is a small treasure of the island’s culinary heritage — simple to make yet bursting with the fragrance and sweetness of summer. Every spoonful brings you closer to the island’s most genuine flavours. Happy cooking!
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