How to Make Fig Marmalade at Home

Greece Is | September 24th, 2025

© Theodosis Georgiadis/Food styling: Stavroula Foutsa

Discover the rich flavor of homemade fig marmalade, ideal for both simple snacks and elegant entertaining.

Preparation & Cooking time: 55 minutes

Serves: About 1 kg

This fig marmalade isn’t just for spreading on bread, though it’s great on a slice of fresh sourdough. We recommend you try serving it on a cheese and charcuterie board – it’s the perfect pairing.

Method

Place the figs in a saucepan, add the sugar and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is partially dissolved and the figs release their juices.
Add the lemon juice and water, increase the heat and bring to a boil.
Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly, until the fruit breaks down and the jam thickens.
Remove from the heat and immediately fill sterilized jars to the top.
Seal with lids, invert the jars and let them cool completely.
Store in a cool, dark place for several months.

Originally published in Greek at gastronomos.gr.

Ingredients

1 kg (2.2 lbs) fresh figs, preferably with green skin, ripe, stems and skin removed, cut into small pieces
300 g (1 ½ cups) sugar
50 ml (3 ½ tbsp) lemon juice
100 ml (scant ½ cup) water