What is the pickled fig?

pickled fig is a type of fruit preserved by vinegar or other acidic solution. Either fresh or dried figs are cooked in spices and vinegar, then shaken, usually using canned. Pickled figs can be consumed separately, which are used as icing for breads or meat, or paired with other dishes.

Although fresh figs are often used for pickling, dried figs can also be used. If fresh figs are used, they should always be completely ripe before processing. Some recipes also indicate the dissolution of edible soda in boiling water, pour water over figs and allow fruit to soak before starting the mating process. Spices are also often included and sometimes lemon juice is also added. Sugar and vinegar are key elements, but the type of vinegar used varies. White, apple or red wine can be used. Cloves, cinnamon and spices are connected to a spice bag made of curd. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, the spice bag can doWater walls together with lemon juice, if used and vinegar if it was not cooked with sugar. Then the figs are usually placed in the liquid. However, some versions add figs before spices.

As soon as all ingredients are cooked, the mixture is allowed to cook until the figs look clear. Then the mixture can be covered and postponed for up to 24 hours or the figs have immediately moved to the glasses. If the figs are immediately transferred to the glasses, the remaining liquid is re -heated and reduces to a strong syrup. The syrup is then poured over the appalling figs and the glasses can be sealed. If the mixture is allowed to stand, it is re -heated and the figs and the liquid have been in jars.

When all pickled figs in glasses with lids are firmly sealed, they can be processed in a canned or water bath. The canned FEK has similar shelf life to any canned fruit product. However, canning is not necessary, afterKud will be consumed soon after execution. It is recommended that the figs are cooled at least an hour before consumption.