Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Brandied figs

You need
Firm ripe figs - at least 2 kg
Castor sugar - at least one cup
Brandy- start with a bottle

Peel figs and pack a layer in a over proof dish
Cover with layer of castor sugar
Repeat till dish is full or no more figs available

Cover with brandy
Warm up in oven - do not cook but at least one hour at 100 degrees
Allow to cool and bottle

Allow to stand for at least 3 months.
Enjoy in moderate quantities.

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