Boozy marinaded figs
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Plus 24 hours marinating time
- Easy
- Serves 6
Ingredients
- 340g granulated sugar
- 300 ml water
- 50 ml vinegar
- 1 kg (not too ripe figs)
- 200ml (at least) brandy
Method
- STEP 1Boil the water, vinegar and sugar to make a syrup, about 15 - 20 mins, and let it cool
- STEP 2Peel the figs, and put them in a bowl.
- STEP 3Pour over the cooled syrup, and leave for 24 hours. Put a plate on the top, to keep the figs in the syrup.
- STEP 4Pour the figs and syrup into a saucepan, and simmer for 15 mins.
- STEP 5Take the figs out, and put into jars, then boil the syrup for another 5 minutes.
- STEP 6Mix the syrup with the brandy and pour over the figs. Store for at least 2 weeks
- STEP 7Serve with creme fraiche, vanilla icecream or just whipped cream
