Middle Eastern Spiced Figs

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 lb dried fig
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and spices in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
  2. Add the figs and cook for 15 minutes, until the syrup has thickened.
  3. Stir in the fruit juices and remove from the heat.
  4. Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  5. To serve, spoon into dessert dishes and sprinkle with pine nuts, or serve over ice cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

280 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 14.3g 18% DV
Carbs 35.8g 13% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 87.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 339.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 16.7mg 19% DV
Calcium 69.5mg 5% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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