Gusta Italian Fig Preserve
Gusta fig jam only 2 ingredients
Gusta Italian fig preserve on toast
Gusta fig jam texture rich earthy
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Puglia

Gusta Fig Preserve

4.642 reviews

Fig preserve from Puglia. Two ingredients: figs, sugar.

$21.97

Purchase type
  • Hand-bottled by the family that picks the fruit
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Fig trees and dry stone wall in Puglia
Place
Puglia has grown figs since the Greeks planted the first trees along the Ionian coast. The long, dry summers and limestone-heavy soil suit figs particularly well. The fruit grows large and sugary without irrigation, which is why it needs so little help in the jar.
Copper pot with dark chunky fig preserve
Process
Fresh figs and sugar, cooked until the fruit breaks down and the preserve thickens from the natural pectin in the skins. No added thickener. The batch is filled and sealed while still warm. The seeds stay in.
Hands picking ripe figs in Puglia
People
The family we work with picks figs in waves across several weeks, because the fruit ripens unevenly on the tree. We source from one harvest. What goes in the jar is what that season produced.

What's inside

Ingredients
Figs, sugar, citric acid. No added pectin. No artificial flavors.
Contains
No known allergens.

How to use it

Spread on toast with aged cheese. Spoon alongside a cheese board. Stir into yogurt. Fold into a tart or crostata filling.

Good with sharp pecorino. The seeds give it texture.

Pairs with

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Questions

  • Why does the ingredient list include citric acid?
    Citric acid is a natural acid found in citrus fruit. A small amount is added to balance the sweetness of the figs and help hold the color. It is not a preservative.
  • Does it contain added sugar?
    Yes. Sugar is the second ingredient after figs. The only sweetener.
  • What does the texture look like?
    Chunky, with visible fig pieces and small soft seeds throughout. It spreads easily but is not smooth.
  • Are the seeds a problem?
    They are small and soft. Most people find them unnoticeable. If you prefer a smoother spread, stir the jar well before using.
  • What pairs well with fig preserve?
    Aged cheeses: pecorino, parmigiano, a sharp manchego. Also good on biscotti, on yogurt, or as a tart filling.
  • How long does it keep once opened?
    Up to three weeks in the refrigerator. Unopened, it keeps up to one year at room temperature.
  • How is this shipped?
    Ships from the US. In-stock orders go out within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don't love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions.
  • How do I know this is really from Puglia?
    We source directly from a family in Puglia who picks and bottles the figs in the same season. We visit once per year.

Reviews

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.