Free Recipe Fig Pickles for Gourmets

Recipe Type: Free Fruit Recipes
Recipe Preparation: simmer
Cooking Temperature:
Recipe Serves: 20

Ingredients for Fig Pickles for Gourmets Recipe

20 California dried figs
1-1/2 c Cider vinegar
1 c Water
2 ts Pickling spices
3/4 c Sugar
1 ts Dried herbs (see chart)

Fig Pickles for Gourmets Preparation

To suit the dish with which pickles are to be served, use these herb combinations: +——————————————————————+ Turkey or Fowl: 1/3 tsp. marjoram and 2/3 tsp. celery seed; -OR- 1 tsp. tarragon Beef: 1/2 tsp. rosemary and 1/2 tsp. thyme Ham or Pork: 1/2 tsp. celery seed and 1/2 tsp. sweet basil Fish: 1 tsp. dill seed or dill weed Lamb: 3/4 tsp. thyme and 1/4 tsp. marjoram; -OR- 1 tsp. curry powder Veal: 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. marjoram; -OR- 1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. sweet basil +——————————————————————+ Pierce each fig with a fork. Place in saucepan with remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and simmer for about 40 minutes or until figs appear to be slightly transparent. Add a little water if needed. NOTE: Herbs are potent. Use them with a light hand and adjust amounts to suit taste. Any dish using herbs is stronger in flavor the second day, so take it easy! Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/califfig.zip

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