Spiced Fig Pickles
Spiced fig pickles are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for enhancing cheese boards or adding to savory dishes. This recipe features fresh figs, vinegar, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a unique condiment that will impress your guests. Enjoy these pickles as a gourmet addition to your meals or as a standalone snack!
This recipe is snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, black peppercorns, whole cloves, fresh figs.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 100 ml water
- 5 black peppercorns
- 5 whole cloves
- 500 g fresh figs (quartered)
- 1 star anise
- 250 ml white vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 150 g sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the white vinegar, sugar, and water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and black peppercorns to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, add the quartered fresh figs to the pot and gently stir.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the figs to soften and absorb the flavors.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the pickles cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the spiced fig pickles to sterilized jars and seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 105
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.