spiced figs of north africa

Name: Spiced Figs of North Africa
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 500 gram(s) (18 0z) soft dried figs; 1 - tea bag; 50 gram(s) (2 oz) light soft brown sugar; 3-4 - strips orange zest; 3-4 - strips lemon zest; 1 - cinnamon stick; 4 - cloves; 1/2 - soft vanilla pod

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Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

This is very versatile. They make a lovely, simple pudding (not the sort of creamy milk pudding common to North America) with some thick plain yoghurt but they can also be used in a savory context. However you choose to use them, they are always delicious.

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yield 4 serving(s)

prep time 35 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For spiced figs of north africa

500 g

(18 0z) soft dried figs
1

tea bag
50 g

(2 oz) light soft brown sugar
3-4

strips orange zest
3-4

strips lemon zest
1

cinnamon stick
4

cloves
1/2

soft vanilla pod

How To Make spiced figs of north africa

1
Trim off the tough little stalk at the top of each fig. Put the figs into a large bowl,

2
boil the kettle, then make up 500ml of tea, using the tea bag. Leave it to brew for two to three minutes.
3
Remove the tea bag and pour the hot tea over the figs. Leave to soak until the tea has cooled down to room temperature.
4
Drain the liquid into a saucepan and add the sugar, citrus zest and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook for about five minutes, until lightly syrupy.
5
Pour over the figs and leave to cool completely. Serve chilled as a pudding, or at room temperature as an accompaniment to roast meat (in which case you may want to hold back a little of the syrup).
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