Candied Figs
Delightful candied figs that elevate any meal or dessert spread, infused with warmth and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh Figs
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prep your figs by washing gently, trimming stems, and slicing a small X into the base.
- Make the syrup by combining sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add the figs to the bubbling syrup, ensuring they are submerged, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool figs on a plate or jar, allowing the syrup to thicken before pouring over the figs.
Notes
Serve warm or store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Pair with cheese or desserts for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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