Cape-Spiced Pickled Figs
Serves 16 20 min prep 25 min cook
Firm figs pickled in a fragrant sweet vinegar with cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds — exceptional alongside cold meats and cheese.
Ingredients
- 750 g firm fresh figs
- 375 ml white wine vinegar
- 300 g white sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 piece fresh ginger, sliced
Method
- Wash the figs and prick each fruit several times.
- Combine the vinegar, sugar and spices in a saucepan.
- Heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the figs and simmer gently until just tender.
- Transfer the fruit to clean jars.
- Boil the pickling liquid for several more minutes.
- Pour over the figs.
- Cool and refrigerate before serving.