Figs in syrup is a classic dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. This sweet and sticky treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special dinner or a casual gathering. Figs are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes, but when they're cooked in syrup, they take on a whole new level of flavor. The syrup penetrates the figs, making them soft and tender, while the natural sweetness of the figs is enhanced by the sugar in the syrup. Serve figs in syrup as a dessert on their own, or use them to top pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
FIGS IN SYRUP
Two-ingredient recipe for Figs in Syrup that will preserve this delicate fruit at the end of summer so you can enjoy it all during winter.
Provided by Paula Delapenna
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash the figs and insert a toothpick in each of them several times.
- In a saucepan, add the sugar and the water. At low heat, bring to a simmer.
- Carefully add the figs and let them simmer for 10 minutes (still at low heat).
- Turn the heat off and let them cool completely.
- At low heat, bring to a simmer again. Let them simmer for an extra 20 minutes.
- Once the figs look semi-transparent covered in syrup and the syrup is think enough (and darker colour), taka them to a sterilized jar. Pour the syrup on top and close firmly.
BAKED FIGS IN LEMON SYRUP
This topping for the [meringue roulade](/recipes/food/views/231016) tastes great no matter what type of fig you use, but purple ones, such as Mission, will turn your syrup a beautiful shade of pink.
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. 3Boil water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove syrup from heat. Squeeze enough juice from 2 lemons to measure 1/3 cup and stir into syrup, then discard lemon halves.
- Remove zest from remaining lemon in long strips with a vegetable peeler and, if necessary, trim any white pith from zest with a sharp paring knife. Cut zest lengthwise into thin julienne strips. Reserve lemon.
- Blanch zest in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 second, then drain in a sieve and add to syrup. 3Cut away any remaining pith from lemon. Working over a bowl, cut segments free from membranes.
- Spread butter in a 1 1/2-quart flameproof gratin dish or 10-inch heavy ovenproof skillet. Arrange figs, cut sides up, slightly overlapping in 1 layer. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons sugar and bake until figs are softened and begin to exude juice but still hold their shape, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer figs with a slotted spoon to a shallow serving bowl and put gratin dish or skillet over a burner at moderately high heat.
- Add syrup and deglaze gratin dish or skillet by boiling until syrup is reduced to about 3/4 cup, 6 to 8 minutes. Add lemon segments along with any juices in bowl and pour syrup (with lemon segments) over figs. Cool to warm or room temperature before serving.
DRIED FIGS IN SIMPLE SYRUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine water, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Add the figs and cook until reconstituted, about 10 minutes.
FIGS IN SPICED SYRUP
Fresh figs have a short shelf life-expand it a bit by cooking the figs in a richly spiced sugar syrup.
Provided by Molly Watson
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (it should be large enough to hold all the figs). Stir as needed to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the half of a cinnamon stick and whatever other spices you choose to use (or all of them!) and simmer the syrup for about 10 minutes.
- Trim off and discard the stems from the figs.
- Put the figs in the syrup. Simmer about 5 minutes. Don't cook them too long, or they will completely fall apart.
- Remove the figs from the syrup and let the figs and syrup cool separately for about 15 minutes (if you leave the figs in, they will soften and start to fall apart a bit, so if that sounds good, leave them in!).
- Once slightly cooled off, strain the syrup, discard the spices, and pour the syrup back over the figs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 33 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 12 figs (serves 3-4), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FIGS IN SYRUP
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan on high heat, combine the figs, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until figs are very soft, and syrup is thick. Garnish with chopped pistachios.
BRANDIED FIGS
This preserving project is a fun and make-ahead friendly way to use up peak-season figs, and the payoff is great: Once the holidays roll around, you'll have an elegant fruit at your fingertips to serve with cheese platters, cookies, and pies. While this recipe from chef Scott Peacock is an easy one and mostly hands-off, it does take a couple of days to complete, so plan accordingly!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash figs a few at a time by quickly dipping them in a bowl of cool water. (Do not soak.) Place in a single layer on a kitchen towel; drain. Sprinkle 3/4 cup sugar evenly in a wide nonreactive pot. Top with figs, then sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Cover; refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.
- Place pot over low heat, uncovered, and bring figs to a bare simmer. (Tilt pan from side to side or swirl a bit to help sugar dissolve, but do not stir, or fruit may get damaged.) Partially cover and simmer 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 4 hours.
- Repeat step 2 twice; figs should turn translucent in final simmering stage. (If necessary, allow to simmer longer than 10 minutes in final simmer, until they do.)
- Carefully spoon hot figs into hot sterilized canning jars (ideally pint-size or smaller). Bring syrup to a boil, skimming any scum that rises to surface. Turn off heat; stir in brandy. Taste; add more brandy as desired. Pour hot syrup over fruit to cover. Seal and process in a hot-water bath 10 minutes. Figs can be stored in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.
FIGS IN WINE SYRUP
Adapted from a recipe on SippitySup.com. I have used both a late harvest zinfandel and a merlot for this. Inexpensive wines are fine, as they are reduced and sweetened. This will keep three days in the fridge. The figs can be frozen in the syrup, but will soften more because the ice crystals will break the cell walls. I suspect this recipe would be good for canning, although I have not tried it. Figs in regular sugar syrups need to be acidified and processed in a boiling water bath for 45 (pints) to 50 (quarts) minutes, which would poach the fruit. They are a gorgeous red color and are good with ice cream, cheeses (brie would be good), yogurt, or mascarpone.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the wine, sugar, lemon zest and juice, and spices in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1/2 hour. It should have a syrupy consistency.
- Cut an X into the tops of the figs. If they vary in size, cut the larger ones into pieces about the size of the smaller ones.
- Add the figs to the hot reduced wine syrup and let cool before serving. If refrigerated, bring them up to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 75.5, Protein 1.3
SPICED FIGS
My mother has been making these spiced figs for 30 years. Made with the cinnamon and cloves you will not be able to eat plain figs again, they are too boring.
Provided by Patti Grace
Categories Fruit
Time P3DT35m
Yield 8 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle soda over figs, pour boiling water over figs and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Drain.
- Mix syrup ingredients.
- Lemon chunks may be added (I don't use).
- Whole Ginger may be used also (I don't use).
- Bring to boil, add figs and boil for 10 minutes.
- Boil figs in syrup 10 minutes for 3 days.
- On 3rd day can in sterilized jars.
- Note: for 12 quarts of figs, use 10 pounds of sugar.
FIGS IN RED-WINE SYRUP
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Dessert Quick & Easy Fig Red Wine Winter Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tie zest, cinnamon, and peppercorns together in a cheesecloth bag. Bring wine, water, sugar, and cheesecloth bag to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Add figs and simmer, covered, until soft and plump, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag and stir lemon juice into fig mixture. Cool at least 1 hour, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm figs: Overripe figs will break down and become mushy in the syrup, while underripe figs will be too tart. Look for figs that are plump and have a slight give when pressed.
- Use a variety of figs: There are many different varieties of figs available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Experiment with different varieties to find your favorites.
- Make sure the syrup is thick enough: The syrup should be thick enough to coat the figs and prevent them from becoming dry. If the syrup is too thin, it will water down the flavor of the figs.
- Store the figs in a cool, dark place: Once the figs are preserved in syrup, they can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Figs in syrup are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be eaten on their own, used as a topping for desserts, or added to savory dishes. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own figs in syrup at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and unique treat, give figs in syrup a try!
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