Slow-Cooker Fig Butter

Ingredients: 2 pounds whole figs about 20 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup molasses 3 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp pumpkin spice Directions: Cut the stems off the figs & slice them in half. Place figs in the slow cooker. Add sugar, brown sugar, molasses,Continue reading “Slow-Cooker Fig Butter”

Blackberry-Fig Preserves

Ingredients: 1 pint blackberries, rinsed10-12 fresh figs, stems removed and quartered1 cup granulated sugarzest and juice of a small lemontwo sprigs thyme Directions: Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.

Blueberry Fig Chutney

Ingredients: 1 lb of fresh figs, quartered 1/2 pint blueberries 1 1/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch of Paprika Pinch each of Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Put fruit in a saucepan with sugar, vinegar, spices and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2. Ladle the hot chutney in sterilizedContinue reading “Blueberry Fig Chutney”

Herb Roasted Chicken with Honey Figs

Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken 1 lemon, halved 2 large cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 sprig rosemary, leaves chopped Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper 1 small bunch of basil leaves, taken off the stems 14 small figs or 8 large ones, halved and their stems cut away 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Herb Roasted Chicken with Honey Figs”