Fig Preserves with Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram dried figs
• 6 cups sugar
• 3 cups water
• half a kilogram walnuts
• quarter kilogram almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame
• 1/2 teaspoon mastic
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• Fig Preserves recipe from a friend and cook of Shoutabkhin Today:
• R ana Sbeiti Bazzi
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• We also recommend trying this recipe from Rana as well:: Fig Cheesecake with Knotted Figs

Method

1. 1- Bring the water and sugar to a boil over high heat.
2. 2- Cut the figs into medium pieces and add them to the water and sugar, stirring occasionally.
3. 3- Before the mixture thickens completely, add lemon juice and mastic.
4. 4- Add the almonds, walnuts, and sesame; once fully cooked and the liquid has dried, let the mixture cool and transfer to airtight jars.