SPICED FIGS IN PORT

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups dried figs, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup red-wine vinegar
1 cup port
2 sticks cinnamon, broken
20 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Rinse figs, cover with water and simmer 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Return one cup of the cooking liquid to the pan, along with the remaining ingredients and simmer briefly, just until the sugar dissolves.
  • Return figs to the pan and simmer 10 minutes longer. Cover and allow to stand overnight in syrups.
  • Transfer to clean jars or containers and refrigerate or reheat to boiling, transfer to clean, hot, 16-ounce canning jars, process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath and seal with new lids according to manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Michael Swearingen
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The figs are absolutely delicious.


Maddie Leaf
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I had some trouble finding all of the spices, but I was able to substitute some similar ones. The figs still turned out great!


Isaias Murcia
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The figs were a little too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed the recipe. I think next time I'll use a sweeter port.


Rose Jaloo
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I wasn't sure how the port and spices would taste together, but they worked surprisingly well. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Nudy Brumskin
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These figs are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love serving them with cheese and crackers.


Natalia Getrude
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up ripe figs.


UNRULY EPIXODE
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are incredible. The figs are so tender and flavorful.


Elijah Ray
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I'm not usually a fan of figs, but these were amazing! The port and spices really brought out the flavor of the figs.


Wilson Haitham
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I made these figs for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the presentation was beautiful.


akasha kitty
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These spiced figs were a delightful treat! The combination of port, spices, and figs was perfectly balanced and the figs were cooked to perfection.