Quick Answer: Our top pick for fig jam on a charcuterie board is Dalmatia Original Fig Spread (4.4 out of 5). Best value: Bonne Maman Fig Preserves. Splurge: Stonewall Kitchen Fig & Ginger Jam. We ranked 4 widely sold options on how they work on a board, published taste tests and awards, ingredients, value and how easy they are to find.
Fig jam is the spread that ties a board together. The best ones are thick, seedy and not too sweet, so they hold on a cracker and stand up to salty cheese.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests and awards, its ingredient list, price and where you can buy it, plus how that style of product behaves on a board. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked September 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Dalmatia Original Fig Spread ($$) | ★★★★½ 4.4 |
| Best value: Bonne Maman Fig Preserves ($$) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 |
| Best splurge: Stonewall Kitchen Fig & Ginger Jam ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dalmatia Original Fig Spread ($$) | ★★★★½ 4.4 | The board standard |
| 2. Stonewall Kitchen Fig & Ginger Jam ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | Blue and aged cheese |
| 3. Bonne Maman Fig Preserves ($$) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | Easy to find |
| 4. Trader Joe's Fig Butter ($) | ★★★½☆ 3.3 | Budget and smooth |
1. Dalmatia Original Fig Spread
★★★★½ 4.4 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: The board standard · $$ mid-range
Made in Croatia with Dalmatian figs. Sporked called it the best fig jam for charcuterie, praising the seeds for texture, and the brand won a Sofi gold in 2010. (Source: Dalmatia Fig Spread product page.)
- Why we like it: Thick and seedy. Widely stocked.
- Keep in mind: Sweeter than Italian fig jams.
- Where to buy: Whole Foods, most grocery, cheese shops.
2. Stonewall Kitchen Fig & Ginger Jam
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best splurge · Best for: Blue and aged cheese · $$$ premium
Sporked's number one jam for charcuterie, scoring 10 out of 10 for its big chunks of fig and candied ginger. Especially good with Stilton.
- Why we like it: Top-ranked. Bright flavor.
- Keep in mind: Ginger makes it less versatile.
- Where to buy: Grocery, specialty stores.
3. Bonne Maman Fig Preserves
★★★★☆ 3.9 out of 5 · Best value · Best for: Easy to find · $$ mid-range
White figs are the first ingredient, with no high fructose corn syrup. A reliable, widely stocked choice. (Source: Bonne Maman Fig Preserves product page.)
- Why we like it: Figs first. Everywhere.
- Keep in mind: A looser preserve, not a thick spread.
- Where to buy: Most grocery stores.
4. Trader Joe's Fig Butter
★★★½☆ 3.3 out of 5 · Best for: Budget and smooth · $ budget
Smooth and spreadable, and Tasting Table compared it to a Fig Newton. Cheap and pleasant, though thinner on a board.
- Why we like it: Very cheap. Spreads easily.
- Keep in mind: Smooth, so less texture.
- Where to buy: Trader Joe's.
How the scores break down
Each product is scored 1 to 5 on five things, then weighted: how it works on a board (30%), published taste tests and awards (25%), ingredients (15%), value (15%) and how easy it is to find (15%).
| Product | On the board | Reviews and awards | Ingredients | Value | Easy to find | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmatia Original Fig Spread | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4.4 |
| Stonewall Kitchen Fig & Ginger Jam | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4.0 |
| Bonne Maman Fig Preserves | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Trader Joe's Fig Butter | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.3 |
What to look for on the label
Label check: Figs should be the first ingredient, not sugar or glucose syrup. A jar where sugar leads will be sweet and thin.
Skip: Fig-flavored jelly with no visible seeds. The seeds are half the point.
For what fig jam pairs with and how to serve it, see the fig jam guide. To see every ranked guide, visit our charcuterie buying guides.
Fig jam questions
What is the best fig jam for a cheese board?
Dalmatia Original Fig Spread. It is thick, seedy, widely available and recommended in published taste tests.
What cheese goes best with fig jam?
Brie, goat cheese, blue cheese and aged Manchego all pair well.
How much fig jam do I need?
A small bowl of about 1/4 to 1/2 cup covers a board for 6 to 8 people.
Sources
- Sporked: Best Jams for Charcuterie Boards
- Dalmatia Fig Spread product page
- Bonne Maman Fig Preserves product page
- Tasting Table: Trader Joe's Fruit Spreads, Ranked
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