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Easy Fig Sauce

Learn how to make a sugar-free fig sauce and discover creative ways to enjoy it, on toast, with cheese, in desserts, and more.
Course compote, easy, sauce
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword compote, fig sauce, sugar free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 portions
Calories 52kcal
Author missblasco

Equipment

  • 1 Regular pot

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb fresh figs
  • 3/4 cup filtered water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 vanilla bean
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Prep the Fruit: Clean the figs. I prefer to leave the skins on for the extra fiber and polyphenols.
  • Place the figs in a pot with the cinnamon, vanilla, lemon juice, and water.
  • Simmer for about 25 minutes over moderate heat. You will see the fruit soften and the juices thicken into a beautiful, natural syrup.
  • Remove the spice sticks. For a rustic jam, you can mash them with a fork. For a smooth, elegant compote, use a blender until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Pack the warm compote into sterilized glass jars. Let it cool before refrigerating. The flavors will continue to meld and deepen over the first 24 hours.

Notes

Note:
If you want to make a larger batch, simply double the ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 50g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.3mg