- Yield: 1 cup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 dried black mission figs
- 3 tablespoons brandy or apple juice
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts (or almonds), toasted
- Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, figs, and brandy (or apple juice) over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Pour into a food processor and add the hazelnuts. Blend until smooth and thick.
Notes:
- add toasted cardamoms, ground
- add crystallized ginger
- fig jam mixed with tamarind chutney really takes it up a notch!
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