Middle Eastern Spiced Figs
Vegetarian Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
This dessert contains no dairy products, in deference to our vegan and lactose intolerant friends. This dessert will please any sweet tooth!
Recipe Ingredients
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound dried figs
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Pine nuts for garnish
Recipe Directions
Combine the water, sugar, and spices in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
Add the figs and cook for 15 minutes, until the syrup has thickened.
Stir in the fruit juices and remove from the heat. Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
To serve, spoon into dessert dishes or serve over ice cream and sprinkle with pine nuts.
Recipe makes 4 to 6 servings.
