Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs places fresh green Calimyrna figs in a sweet pickling syrup, making a perfect relish addition to any cheese board.
Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs is my recipe of the day with the blogging group Sunday Funday. We get together on Sundays to share recipes on a common topic. This week we are posting recipes that include ginger.
I am sharing my recipe for ginger spiced pickled figs. This time of year fresh figs are plentiful so it’s perfect. Easy to make, you can get a jar going in your fridge in just minutes.
After a few days, the syrup has perfectly soaked them in flavor. Then they are perfect as they are, served with cheese on a platter or charcuterie board, or placed on a cracker with whipped cream cheese or soft goat cheese.
You’ve probably noticed by now that I like lots of things on crackers with goat cheese. And of course I am going to share my best creations of those with you.
The ginger and spices give the figs a little sultry bite and everything just works out. But don’t just dump that syrup when you are done. Try adding a little to your homemade vinaigrettes afterward or use it again to pickle something else. It is loaded with the wonderful flavors of fig and spice.
With my extras, I am thinking of dropping in some feta cheese and nicoise olives and see what happens. Be adventures that way! You might be amazed at your discoveries.
Sunday Funday
Gorgeous Ginger
- Chukku Malli Kashayam (Dry Ginger tea) by Sizzling Tastebuds
- Ginger & Lemongrass Tea by Mayuri’s Jikoni
- Ginger Snaps by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
- Green Masala Potato & Egg Curry by Sneha’s Recipe
- Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs by Palatable Pastime
- Ground Beef Stir Fry byA Day in the Life on the Farm
- Homemade Ginger Ale by Food Lust People Love
- Hot and Sour Soup with Pork by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Mrs. Coughran’s Southern Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs
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Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs
Ginger Spiced Pickled Figs
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh green Calimyrna figs
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 knob fresh ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 1 cinnamon stick (4 inch)
- 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh apple cider
Instructions
- Slice the figs in half and place in a canning jar.
- Mix the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to make sure sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour over the figs in the jar.
- Allow the jar to cool down to room temp, then cap and put in the fridge.
- Best eaten after several days to give time to meld flavors.
Notes
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Off to look for the correct fresh figs. If I’m lucky, I’ll find some small peppers to use for the pickled sport peppers too! Thank you.
These figs and the apps with them sound amazing. So creative!
I LOVE figs but they are so horribly expensive here.
My issue is finding them fresh. I am very picky and they are so perishable. Probably why they cost a lot. But one box of figs is worth it for this one.
I just pickled pears for the first time this weekend. I’ll have to try figs!
I would love these on crackers ! what a great idea to pickle them
PS – am eyeing that ginger fig jam too – always a sucker for mild savory-sweet combos like that!
Love the idea of serving ginger spiced pickled figs on a cracker with some goats cheese or cream cheese. Love pickled figs but didn’t know that it is so easy to pickle them at home. Lovely recipe Sue.