Fig Simple Syrup (Fresh or Dried)
Bring a rich, jammy flavor to your favorite cocktails, lattes, and desserts with this fig simple syrup. Prepared with your choice of fresh or dried figs, this syrup comes together in just minutes and lasts for weeks in your refrigerator. Keep a bottle on hand for easy entertaining and a quick way to elevate any drink.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 77kcal
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Cheesecloth
- Fine-mesh sieve
Ingredients
Fresh Fig Simple Syrup
- 2 cups fresh figs, about 8 ounces, stemmed and halved
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
Dried Fig Simple Syrup
- 1 cup dried figs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Fresh or Dried Fig Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, add the figs, white sugar, and water. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. As soon as it reaches a boil, turn off the heat.
- Allow the syrup to steep for at least 15 minutes. Do not mash the figs.
- Fold the cheesecloth into three layers and place in the fine-mesh sieve. Over a large measuring cup, strain the fig syrup and discard the solids. Allow the syrup to fully cool and store in a sterile, airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
- The final amount of syrup will depend on whether you use fresh or dried figs. With fresh figs, I get close to 1½ cups, but dried figs give me just over 1 cup. Depending on the drink, expect to use ½ to 1 ounce per serving.
- I like to use black mission figs, but feel free to use your favorite variety.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 0.4mg | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.01mg