Frog Jam Recipe (Fig, Raspberry, Orange & Ginger)

Why You'll Love This Frog Jam Recipe

Despite its unusual name, Frog Jam contains no frogs. The name comes from the first letters of its four signature ingredients: Figs, Raspberries, Oranges, and Ginger. Together, these ingredients create an incredibly flavorful jam that's sweet, citrusy, fruity, and lightly spiced.

This homemade preserve is wonderful on toast, biscuits, croissants, English muffins, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, cheesecake, or paired with soft cheeses on a charcuterie board. It also makes a beautiful homemade gift.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped fresh figs
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 large orange, peeled and finely chopped (including pulp)
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 package (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon butter (optional, reduces foaming)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit

Wash the figs and raspberries thoroughly. Chop the figs into small pieces and finely chop the orange after removing any seeds.

2. Combine Ingredients

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the figs, raspberries, orange, ginger, lemon juice, and powdered pectin. Stir well.

3. Bring to a Boil

Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently.

4. Add Sugar

Add the sugar all at once and stir continuously until dissolved. Return the mixture to a full rolling boil and cook for exactly 1 minute while stirring constantly.

5. Skim Foam

Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam from the surface using a spoon.

6. Fill the Jars

Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe the rims clean and seal with lids.

7. Process (Optional)

For long-term storage, process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes according to safe canning practices. Otherwise, refrigerate after cooling.

Expert Tips

Use ripe figs and fresh raspberries for the best flavor. Stir constantly once the sugar has been added to prevent scorching. Sterilize jars before filling if you plan to preserve the jam for pantry storage.

Storage

Refrigerated Frog Jam keeps for up to 3 weeks. Properly canned jars can be stored in a cool, dark pantry for up to one year. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 weeks.

Serving Suggestions

Spread on toast, biscuits, croissants, English muffins, pancakes, waffles, muffins, or scones. Spoon over vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, yogurt, oatmeal, or use as a glaze for pork or chicken. It's also delicious with Brie, goat cheese, or cream cheese on a charcuterie board.

Recipe Variations

Add cinnamon or cardamom for extra warmth, substitute blackberries for raspberries, stir in chopped pecans for texture, or replace part of the orange with mandarin oranges for a sweeter citrus flavor. You can also use low-sugar pectin to reduce the amount of sugar if preferred.