Preserved figs in syrup are a delicious sweet treat that is easy to make. The combination of juicy figs preserved in a spicy syrup gives a rich taste. The figs become soft and infused with the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and other spices. Delicious with cheese, meat, sweet baked goods, or as a dessert.
Preserving Figs in Syrup
Sometimes, there is so much harvest in the summer that you can't eat it all. You can share it, but preserving fruits in syrup is a good way to extend their shelf life if you have any leftovers. This is delicious for figs, plums, pears, lemons, cherries, etc.
The sugar in the syrup enhances the sweet taste of figs, ensuring the fruit lasts longer. The herbs give a warm, aromatic taste. The lemon juice provides a fresh accent and helps preserve the fruits. This combination produces delicious figs that you can use in both savory and sweet dishes. A delightful treat that you can easily make yourself.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ¼ cup water
- ½ cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 2 black peppercorns
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 allspice berries
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 fresh figs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
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Instructions
Preparation
- Sterilize the jars (see tips below) and have them ready.
- Place the water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.1 cup sugar, 2 ¼ cup water
- Turn off the heat and add the spices.½ cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 2 black peppercorns, 2 cardamom pods, 2 allspice berries, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Let the sugar water cool to room temperature.
- Wash the figs and remove the stems.12 fresh figs
Figs in syrup
- Immerse the figs in the sugar water and let them soak for at least 8 hours (1 night).
- Remove the figs from the syrup. Bring the syrup with the lemon juice to the boil.3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Add the figs and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the figs from the pan and place them in the sterilized jars.
- Let the syrup cool for 20 minutes and strain the syrup.
- Divide the syrup among the jars.
- Cover the jars and store them in the refrigerator.
Notes
- By soaking the figs in sugar water overnight, you extract moisture from the figs and give the sugar water a fig flavor.
- Figs from Northern Europe are less sweet than those from Africa and are therefore very suitable for this method, which gives them extra flavor.
- The figs get more flavorful every day. So it's okay if you make them earlier.
- You can sterilize the jars by immersing them with the lids in boiling water for 2 minutes and allowing them to air dry upside down on a clean tea towel. When they are dry, turn them over and screw the lid on.
- Wash them in the dishwasher in the hot setting (screw the lid on immediately when you take them out).
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