Fig Syrup
The versatility of homemade fig syrup is what makes it so special. It can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, or oatmeal, adding a fruity and delicious twist to your breakfast. You can also drizzle it over ice cream for a decadent dessert, or mix it into your yogurt for a tasty parfait.
But it’s not just limited to sweet dishes. Homemade fig syrup can also be used in savory dishes. Use it as a glaze for meats like pork or chicken or as a marinade for grilled vegetables. The sweetness of the figs adds a depth of flavor and balances out the salty or savory elements of the dish.
For all the mixologists out there, homemade fig syrup is a game-changer. Add a splash of it to your cocktails or mocktails, and watch how it transforms the drink into something truly special. You can also use it to make fig-flavored simple syrup for a unique twist on classic cocktails like gin and tonic or Old Fashioned.
Homemade Fig Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Figs, washed and diced
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Place the figs in a pot with the sugar, vanilla, and water and stir.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling and sugar is dissolved. About 5 minutes. Break up the figs with a spoon and continue to cook for another 30 minutes. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes. Then strain through a mesh sieve. Gently press the mixture through using the back of a spoon.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and store syrup in a jar in the fridge and enjoy for up to a couple of months.
- You can save the fig pulp from the strainer and use it like jam. Spread it on toast with butter stir it in oatmeal or even spread it on a sheet of puff pastry with goat cheese and bake for a no-fuss appetizer!