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Fig Fruit Paste Recipe

A simple, sweet, and smooth fig fruit paste made from fresh figs. This easy recipe cooks down into a rich spread perfect for toast, cheese boards, pastries, and desserts. Beginner-friendly, naturally sweet, and full of real fig flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh figs chopped and stems removed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1–2 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Potato masher (or spoon)
  • 1 Jar with lid
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Immersion blender (optional)

Method
 

  1. Rinse the fresh figs well under cold water.
  2. Trim off the stems and cut the figs into small pieces.
  3. Place the chopped figs in a small saucepan.
  4. Add ¼ cup water to the pot.
  5. Cook over low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then.
  6. When the figs soften, mash them with a spoon or masher.
  7. Keep cooking on low for 5–8 minutes until the paste thickens.
  8. If the paste is too thin, cook longer; if too thick, add a splash of water.
  9. Stir in lemon juice, honey (optional), and a pinch of sea salt.
  10. For a smooth paste, blend with an immersion blender for 5–10 seconds.
  11. Let the fig paste cool fully.
  12. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Homemade fig paste stores well in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Use it for toast, cheese boards, pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, or as a sweet layer in baked goods.