Figs are quite perishable, so one of the possible ways to extend their life a bit is to consume them dry, in jams or in syrup. Are you wondering how to make figs in syrup? Well, in this article we are going to tell you how you can make figs in syrup. It is a very simple preparation, you do not need to have any notion, and the result is a rich sweet treat that you are going to love. If you have never dared to make figs in syrup, the time has come. Let’s go there!
Ingredients to make Figs in syrup:
- 500 grams of figs
- 1 lemon
- 250 grams of sugar (1¼ cups)
How to make Figs in syrup:
- To start with the recipe for figs in syrup, first wash the figs with cold water, dry them and cut the stem a little if it is very long or damaged.
- Tip: choose ripe but firm figs.
- Put the figs in a bowl. Cut the lemon, squeeze it and water the figs with the juice.
- Sprinkle with the sugar, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest overnight at room temperature.
- The next day, place a pot on the fire along with all the liquid resultingfrom having left the figs to rest overnight.
- Cook over low heat for 1 hour and cover with a lid.
- The figs in syrup with sugar are almost ready!
- Carefully remove the figs from the pot and place in a glass jar together with the syrup. Cover with a lid that leaves the pot hermetically closed when hot.
- Once cold, keep the figs in syrup for up to 1 month without opening, and one week once the jar is opened. Now you can enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make dessert!
