Five Simple Ways to Cook with Figs
Take advantage of the bounty of fresh figs with these five easy dishes.
Easy, elegant, and exotic, these infused figs are a great way to celebrate the end-of-summer bounty we are enjoying in San Diego County. Use them to top everything.
Ingredients
- 2 dozen figs, washed, stems removed, halved
- 1/2 cup orange blossom honey
- 2 cups water
- 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 6 dried rosebuds
Instructions
Combine honey and water in a medium sauce pan over low heat . Stir until honey dissolves. Add cardamom pods and rosebuds to the sauce pan and let steep for three minutes.
Add figs to the sauce pan and bring up to a simmer for about 5 minutes or until translucent, but not mushy.
Transfer everything into a clean airtight container and allow to cool with the lid off before refrigerating. Use figs and honey syrup to top yogurt, ice cream, or as part of a cheese board.
Figs and honey syrup will keep in the fridge up to 3 weeks.
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