Higos En Miel (Poached Figs) Recipe

1. 1

   Carefully peel figs and trim and discard stems.

2. 2

   Stir together sugar, dark brown sugar, salt, and water in large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and boil syrup until sugars are dissolved and syrup thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add figs.

3. 3

   Cut a piece of parchment paper in the shape of pot. Cut a nickel-sized vent in the middle. Press parchment directly onto surface of fig-syrup mixture.

4. 4

   Simmer figs until translucent, gently stirring from time to time, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Cool figs completely, at least 1 hour. Figs may be served at room temperature or chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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