Fresh Figs In Rum Syrup (Fichi in Sciroppo)
Created by Tisme on August 18, 2018
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 2h
- Recipe #30162
Ingredients
- 1 kg figs (gently wiped clean)
- 225 ml rum (at least)
- 375 grams granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, whole ( squeeze of)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large saucepan, dissolve the sugar in 75 ml of the rum & then add the lemon juice. Note: The saucepan should have a thick bottom with lower sides that is large enough to fit in all the figs.
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Step 2: Arrange the the figs beside each other (stem side up) and gently simmer on a low heat for 1 1/2 hours. (Do not stir or disturb the figs during this time as they may fall apart) but do shake a little to make sure they do not catch on the bottom and make sure they do not over caramelize.
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Step 3: Carefully transfer the figs to a sterilized jars glass jar (or jars) and pour over the syrup with enough additional rum to cover the figs completely.
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Step 4: Keep for a week before eating.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (325.5 g)
- Calories 780
- Total Fat - 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 4.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 203.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.9 g
- Sugars - 195 g
- Protein - 1.4 g
- Calcium - 40.6 mg
- Iron - 0.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 56.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg