Fig Preserve
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 2 cups
Description
This spiced fig preserve would add a touch of exoticism to any cheese plate.
Ingredients
Units
- 12 Figs black mountain medium sized
- 1 cup (240 ml) of honey
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Port Wine
- 1tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves (crushed)
- 3 black whole peppers (crushed)
- 1 tsp crushed cardamom
- 1 tsp all spice
- 1 tsp crushed saffron
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Wash and cut the stems of the figs before cutting them into quarters
- Melt the butter in a heave sauce pan
- Heat the honey until it becomes syrupy.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except the figs)
- All the all to thicken into a syrup consistency (about 10 -12 mins of medium heat gas flame)
- Now add the figs and swirl syrup around or gently aid with ladle until the syrup covers the figs.
- All this to simmer in medium low flame for about 18 -20 minutes depending on how ripe your figs are.
- Remove from flame And cool.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this preserve include spices like saffron, cloves, and cardamom alongside port wine?
I designed this as a spiced fig preserve with an exotic character made for a cheese plate. The combination of ½ cup (120 ml) port wine, crushed saffron, cardamom, allspice, black pepper, and cloves creates a complex, layered syrup that goes well beyond a standard fig jam — it’s closer to a Middle Eastern-style conserve.
How do I know when the figs are done simmering?
Simmer the figs in the honey-spice-port syrup on medium-low heat for 18–20 minutes, adjusting for how ripe your figs are — riper figs soften faster. They’re done when they are tender and the syrup coats them thickly.
