Fig Spread
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, this homemade fig spread is a versatile delight that will elevate your breakfast table and cheese boards alike. Made with tender dried figs simmered in water and blended to perfection with a touch of honey, fresh lemon juice, fragrant vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, this spread strikes the perfect balance of natural sweetness and zesty brightness. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and wholesome recipe with no artificial additives. Perfect as a topping for toast, a pairing for creamy cheeses, or a secret ingredient in desserts, this fig spread is a must-have condiment that stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks. Whether you’re hosting guests or indulging in a solo snack, this spread is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried figs
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
Instructions
1. Chop the dried figs into small pieces to help them cook down faster.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped figs and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the figs are soft and most of the water is absorbed.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
5. Transfer the softened figs and any remaining liquid into a blender or food processor.
6. Add honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender or food processor.
7. Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the spread seems too thick to blend.
8. Taste the spread and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
9. Transfer the fig spread to a sealed container and let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator.
10. The fig spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
