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Whole figs preserved in fragrant syrup. The Lesvos spoon sweet — served with coffee, with cheese, or simply alone.
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ingredients
🍑 PRODUCE
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1 kg small fresh figs, firm and not fully ripe
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Juice of 1 lemon
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🍯 SYRUP
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2 cups sugar
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1.5 cups water
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Juice of 1 lemon
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🌿 AROMATICS
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1 cinnamon stick
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3 whole cloves
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: 2 tbsp rose water at the end
Lesvos
Spoon Sweet Figs
Whole figs preserved in fragrant syrup.
Whole figs preserved in fragrant syrup. The Lesvos spoon sweet — served with coffee, with cheese, or simply alone.
Ingredients
— 🍑 PRODUCE
— 1 kg small fresh figs, firm and not fully ripe
— Juice of 1 lemon
🍯 SYRUP
— 2 cups sugar
— 1.5 cups water
— Juice of 1 lemon
🌿 AROMATICS
— 1 cinnamon stick
— 3 whole cloves
— 1 tsp vanilla extract
— Optional: 2 tbsp rose water at the end
Prep
🔪 PREP FIRST
🍑 FIG PREP
— Trim the stem end of each fig — leave figs whole.
— Pierce each fig 4–5 times with a toothpick.
— 👉 Piercing allows the syrup to penetrate the fruit.
— Place figs in a large bowl.
— Cover with cold water and the juice of 1 lemon.
— Soak 30 minutes — firms the flesh.
— Drain and pat dry.
Method
STEP 1 — MAKE THE SYRUP
— In a wide, heavy pot combine:
— Sugar
— Water
— Lemon juice
— Cinnamon stick
— Cloves
— Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
— Reduce to a steady simmer.
STEP 2 — ADD FIGS
— Add figs to the simmering syrup.
— Cook uncovered on medium-low heat for 45–60 minutes.
— You're looking for:
— Figs translucent but holding their shape
— Syrup thickened enough to coat a spoon
— Drop test: a drop on a cold plate should set, not spread
👉 Do NOT stir — gently swirl the pot to keep figs from breaking.
STEP 3 — FINISH
— Add vanilla and rose water if using.
— Cook 2 more minutes.
— Remove cinnamon and cloves.
STEP 4 — JAR
— Pour into sterilized jars while hot.
— Seal immediately.
— Store in refrigerator once opened.
Chef's Note: Use firm, slightly underripe figs. Ripe figs will dissolve in the syrup. You want whole preserved figs, not jam.