Sweet Pickled Figs with Cinnamon, Allspice, Clove & Cardamom
A delightful recipe for sweet pickled figs infused with aromatic spices, perfect for elevating your meals and tantalizing your senses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–30 medium to large fresh figs
- 6 cups organic sugar
- 1 cup organic apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries (whole)
- 1 tablespoon cardamom pods (whole)
- 0.5 tablespoon cloves (whole)
Instructions
- Prepare the figs by washing and drying them gently.
- Create the syrup base by combining sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water in a pot; stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the spices to the syrup and simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Prepare sterilized jars for packing the figs.
- Pack the figs into jars, leaving half an inch of space at the top.
- Pour the strained syrup over the figs until fully submerged.
- Seal the jars tightly and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Let the figs pickle for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
These pickled figs can be served on cheese boards or blended into salads. Allow them to pickle for 3-5 days for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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