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Submitted by CherylAnn

Gourmet glazed figs simmered in brandy, apple cider vinegar, and cloves until plump and transparent, then stuffed with toasted almonds. Pairs with roasted meats.

YIELD

24 figs

PREP

10 min

COOK

40 min

READY

60 min

Dried figs simmered in brandy, apple cider vinegar, and whole cloves until they turn plump, glossy, and almost translucent. Each one gets a toasted almond pressed inside just before serving for a nutty crunch against the soft, boozy fruit.

This is a condiment, not a dessert. These glazed figs are meant to sit alongside roast turkey, baked chicken, beef, pork, or ham the way you’d serve a cranberry relish or chutney. The vinegar and cloves give them a savory edge that cuts through rich, fatty meats.

The corn syrup added to the simmering liquid is what creates the glossy, lacquered finish. It clings to the figs as they cool in the syrup and gives them that gourmet, jewel-like appearance.

Kitchen Tips

  • Stir gently throughout cooking. Dried figs are fragile once rehydrated and break apart easily.
  • Keep the syrup thick and concentrated. Add water only if it’s reducing too fast, but the goal is a rich glaze, not a thin broth.
  • Let the figs cool completely in the syrup before serving. They absorb more flavor and the glaze thickens as it cools.
  • Insert the toasted almonds right before serving so they stay crunchy.

Variations

  • Swap brandy for port wine for an even deeper, more wine-forward flavor.
  • Add a cinnamon stick alongside the cloves for a warmer, spiced profile.
  • Use walnuts or pecans instead of almonds for a different nutty pairing.

Ingredients

24 24
EACH EACH FIGS, DRIED *
3 710
CUPS ML WATER
cold
¼ 59
1 5
TEASPOON ML CLOVES
whole
1 237
CUP ML BRANDY
california *
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CORN SYRUP, WHITE (KARO) *
24 24
EACH ALMONDS
lightly browned *

Directions

Place figs and water in saucepan.

Bring to hard boil, then lower heat to simmer.

Cover and let cook 20 minutes.

Add all ingredients except almonds.

Stir gently in order not to break figs.

Cover and simmer again for about 20 minutes or until figs are plump and transparent.

Cool in syrup.

Add a little water, if needed, but keep it rich.

Just before serving, insert toasted almond in each fig.

Delicious with roast turkey, baked chicken, beef, pork or ham.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 193g (6.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 4 0% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1% Iron 0%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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