Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread

Name: Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 50 tablespoons
Ingredients: 20 ounces dried figs; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 cups water; ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar; 2-4 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
50 tablespoons
Calories
61 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine
American

Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread

Brielle Kelley

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This super easy (no canning skills needed) Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread makes a delicious appetizer with crackers and cheese, but it's also a fabulous pizza base, sandwich spread, glaze for chicken, pork or beef... Another idea is to spoon it over goat cheese or cream cheese - so delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

20 ounces dried figs any hard stems removed
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups water
⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
2-4 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Chop each fig into 4-6 pieces. Wash enough jars to hold 24-ounces in hot soapy water and rinse well. Set aside.
Combine figs, sugar, water, balsamic vinegar and chili garlic sauce in a medium-large saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a steady. rolling simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pulse/blend the jam with an immersion blender until large pieces are gone but jam is still has some texture.
Cook for another 5-10 minutes until jam is thickened to desired state. Add the lemon juice and stir well. (It will get a bit thicker as it cools). Take a taste of the jam and add more chili garlic sauce, if you’d like it to be a little spicier.
Transfer to jars with tight-fitting lids. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 2-3 months.

Notes

See Café Tips above in post for further instructions and more detailed tips.
To store this fig spread at room temperature you’ll need to follow these directions for hot water bath canning. https://www.freshpreserving.com/water-bath-canning.html

Nutrition Information

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Serving 501 tablespoon servings Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 50tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	501 tablespoon servings
Calories	61kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	12mg	1%
Potassium	80mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	19mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%