Dried figs stuffed with walnuts, simmered slowly in syrup until tender and served with their thick syrup and a spoonful of kaymak. A traditional gluten-free, vegetarian dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stems off the dried figs; press a finger into the base of each to open a small pocket.
- 2
Roughly chop the walnuts and stuff them into the figs, pinching the openings closed.
- 3
Combine the sugar and water in a wide, shallow pot and bring to a boil; once the sugar dissolves, boil for 3 minutes.
- 4
Stand the figs in the syrup with the openings facing up; cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, spooning syrup over them now and then.
- 5
When the figs are soft and the syrup has thickened, take the pot off the heat and let cool for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Serve the figs with their syrup and a spoonful of kaymak on the side.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 337 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 61 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
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