Make vibrant homemade FROG Jam with figs, raspberries, orange juice, ginger, and agave for a naturally sweet, pectin-free fruit spread.
Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced, this Vibrant Homemade FROG Jam Recipe combines figs, raspberries, orange juice, and fresh ginger in one colorful fruit spread. The playful name comes from the first letter of each star ingredient: Figs, Raspberries, Orange, and Ginger.
Dried Turkish figs provide rich sweetness and help give the jam its thick, spreadable texture. Fresh raspberries contribute bright berry flavor, while orange juice adds a refreshing citrus note. Fresh ginger balances the sweetness with gentle warmth.
This easy small-batch jam is naturally sweetened with agave nectar and contains no refined sugar or commercial pectin. The fruit cooks slowly until soft and concentrated, creating a flavorful refrigerator jam with a pleasantly rustic texture.
Spread FROG Jam over toast, English muffins, bagels, or biscuits. It is also delicious stirred into oatmeal or yogurt, paired with cheese, or used as a fruity filling for cookies, pastries, and cakes.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes, plus cooling
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups fresh raspberries
2 cups orange juice
4 large dried Turkish figs, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon agave nectar
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
Finely chop the dried Turkish figs into small pieces so they soften quickly and blend evenly into the finished jam. Gently rinse the raspberries and set them aside.
Step 2: Combine the Ingredients
Add the chopped figs, raspberries, orange juice, and minced ginger to a medium saucepan. Stir gently until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 3: Simmer the Fruit
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. As the fruit heats, the raspberries will begin to break down and release their juices. The figs will soften and absorb the citrus flavor of the orange juice.
Step 4: Cook Until Thickened
Cook the mixture for 25 to 27 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the fruit from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. As the liquid reduces, the mixture will thicken and develop a rich, spreadable consistency.
Step 5: Add the Agave Nectar
Stir in the agave nectar. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sweetener is completely incorporated and the jam reaches the desired consistency.
Step 6: Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the jam cool for approximately 15 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer the jam to a clean glass jar or airtight container. Allow it to cool completely before covering and refrigerating.
Notes
For a smoother consistency, carefully blend the cooked jam with an immersion blender before allowing it to cool.
For a stronger ginger flavor, increase the fresh ginger to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
The jam will continue to thicken as it cools, so avoid cooking it until it becomes overly thick in the saucepan.
Dried Turkish figs provide concentrated sweetness and help create a thick consistency. Fresh figs may be substituted when available, but they contain more moisture and may produce a softer jam.
Serve FROG Jam with toast, English muffins, bagels, biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. It can also be stirred into oatmeal, yogurt, or overnight oats.
For a sweet and savory pairing, serve the jam with brie, goat cheese, cream cheese, or aged cheddar. It also makes a colorful addition to a cheese or charcuterie board.
Use the jam as a filling for thumbprint cookies, sandwich cookies, pastries, or cakes.
Store the cooled jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For longer storage, freeze the jam in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Leave a little room for expansion and thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
This is a refrigerator or freezer jam, not a shelf-stable canned preserve. Keep it refrigerated unless frozen for longer storage.
