Fig and Thyme Jam

Name: Fig and Thyme Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup sorghum syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 pound fresh figs; stemmed; quartered

A sophisticated homemade jam combining fresh figs with aromatic thyme, orange zest, and sweet sorghum syrup or honey. Perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup sorghum syrup or honey
•1 teaspoon orange zest
•2 sprigs thyme
•1 pinch sea salt
•1 pound fresh figs
•stemmed
•quartered

Cooking Instructions

1.
Place sorghum syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add orange zest, thyme sprigs, and pinch of salt. Simmer sorghum mixture for 1 minute. Add figs. Continue to simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until figs are soft but still hold their shape, 5-10 minutes, depending on firmness of figs. Let jam cool. DO AHEAD: Jam can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to a jar. Cover and chill.
15 min