Easy and Magical Fig Butter
A delightful homemade Fig Butter recipe made effortlessly in a crockpot, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs (2 pounds)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
- Fresh Lemon Juice (1/4 cup)
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- Ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
- Salt (a pinch)
- Water (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Prep your figs: wash, pat dry, remove stems, and cut in half.
- Combine ingredients in the crockpot: add figs, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and water; stir gently.
- Set the temperature: cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Blend it up: mash with a fork or potato masher, or blend for a smoother texture.
- Taste and adjust: modify the sweetness or spice to your liking.
- Cool and store: transfer to sterilized jars while warm, let cool, and refrigerate.
Notes
This fig butter can last for several weeks in the fridge; enjoy it on bread, pancakes, or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig butter, crockpot recipes, easy recipes, vegetarian spread