Fig & Vanilla Jam
MB
Inspired by Maggie BeerMy Thermomix reimagining of their fig jam
My Thermomix take on Maggie Beer's fig & vanilla jam — glossy, not too sweet, perfect with cheese.
Maggie Beer is the queen of figs. This jam is jammy and grown-up — lovely on toast, but unbeatable next to a sharp cheese. The Thermomix stirs it for you so it never catches.
Ingredients
- 🥄600 g fresh figs, chopped
- 🍬400 g sugar
- 🍋Juice of 1 lemon
- 🫘1 vanilla bean, split (or 1 tsp vanilla paste)
Thermomix method
- Place the figs, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in the mixing bowl. Cook 5 min / 100°C / speed 1 to get it going.
- Cook 25 min / Varoma / Reverse / speed 1, MC off, until thick and jammy.
- Spoon into warm sterilised jars and seal.
Aly's tips
- The lemon juice helps the jam set.
- Beautiful with a sharp cheddar or on warm sourdough.
Questions
How long does the jam keep?
Sealed jars keep for months; once opened, about 3 weeks in the fridge.
Dried figs?
Use fresh for this — dried will be too dense.
Want to cook this in minutes?
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An independent Thermomix reinterpretation inspired by Maggie Beer's fig jam. Not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Maggie Beer or any publisher; the method here is Chef Aly's own. Speeds, times and temperatures are a guide — always check your own Thermomix model's manual and use your judgement, especially around hot liquids and food safety. This is independent content and is not official Thermomix content.
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