How to Make Whole White Fig Jam at Home

Thursday, July 02, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Fig jam is one of the traditional homemade jams, widely loved for its soft texture and naturally sweet flavor. It is very easy to prepare and is suitable for long-term storage throughout the year.

How to Make Whole White Fig Jam at Home

According to Saednews, White fig jam is one of the most popular and delicious types of jam around the world, usually served as a breakfast spread like other kinds of jam. In jam-making, variety and creativity always win. If you are also looking for new and different ways to prepare fig jam, this article is for you.


Ingredients for White Fig Jam

  • White figs: 400 g

  • Sugar: 350 g

  • Water: 3 cups

  • Green cardamom pods: 4

  • Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon


Instructions for Making White Fig Jam

Place the water and sugar in an enamel pot and heat until it comes to a boil.

Wash the figs, then add them to the boiling syrup so they cook and the jam syrup thickens.

When the syrup becomes thick, add the cardamom and lemon juice and gently mix. After five minutes, turn off the heat and allow the jam to cool in the pot.

You can then transfer the jam into a suitable container or glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.


Final Note

It is better to use figs that are ripe but still firm. The figs should not be mushy.

You can replace cardamom with one tablespoon of rose water.

If the figs are slightly unripe, add an extra 50 grams of sugar.