Glace Figs Dried Figs Food

GLACE FIGS (DRIED FIGS)

Steps:

• Cut stems off figs, wash, prick well all around with fork. Place water, sugar and vinegar in saucepan, stir until sugar dissolves.
• Bring to the boil. Place figs in boiling syrup, reduce heat, simmer very slowly, uncovered 21/2 to 3 hours.
• Drain figs, place on fine wire rack and stand on oven tray.
• Place in dehydrator set at 140°F or 60°C and dehydrate for 24 hours, turning every few hours. They may not take quite as long depending on size of figs and where they are in the dehydrator.

DRIED FIGS

Steps:

• Place figs in 1 quart of water in which salt has been dissolved.
• Let stand overnight. Drain.
• Make a syrup of the sugar and 1 pint water.
• Add figs and cook gently until the syrup is m ostly absorbed.
• While cooking, watch carefully! Do not stir, but lift kettle and shake figs.
• Put on plates and turn daily until dry.
• Pack in powdered sugar.

DRIED FIGS WITH RICOTTA, WALNUTS AND HONEY

Steps:

• Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Cut each fig in half crosswise, and place the fig pieces on a serving dish cut side up.
• Make a small indentation into the cut side of each fig half with a small spoon or your finger. Put a ½ teaspoon of the ricotta cheese onto each piece of fig and top with a walnut half.
• Drizzle each fig with honey and serve.