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Sweet Rosemary Fig Spread
The amalgamation of sweet figs and aromatic rosemary makes for a wonderfully delicious and potent spread. I highly suggest you try this recipe, whether your looking for a delectable spread for toast for your morning breakfast , a sweet dessert filling, or a tasty spread to pair with crackers at a dinner party, this versatile jam like fig spread does it all!
Ingredients
10 0z of Dried Black Mission Figs, with stems cut up and cut into halves
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of Rose Wine
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 cup of light brown sugar
1 tbsp of chopped rosemary
1 tbsp of lemon juice
Method
1) In a saucepan bring dried figs and water to a boil
2) Add in wine, both sugars, rosemary, and let simmer until mixture thickens
3) Remove from heat and let cool
4) Add lemon juice to mixture and place mixture into a food processor, puree for 30-45 seconds (spread should still have a thick and coarsely pureed consistency)
5) Using a spatula, scrape down sides of food processor, place contents in a plastic container or a glass jar and let refrigerate overnight
6) Serve at room temperature, use this spread on toast for your morning breakfast, as a filling for a dessert or serve with crackers for a delicious appetizer
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January 10th, 2013 at 12:21 pm
This recipe calls for sugar, the Eat To Live diet restricts sugar . What else can be used for a substitute?