This was a very simple receipt, and it smelled nice too. I don’t like figs, but the honey added a nice flavor to the figs. If we had decided to actual preserve the figs for more than a day, they would need to be sealed. In the 18ty century they would use a layer of fat or oil on the top. A tight lid would also work to help preserve the figs. If the figs floated to the top, crock weights would be used to push them down.
The figs would stay preserved for months. When they were to be used, the figs would need to set up in warm water for two hours to bring the flavor back. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Figs
- Fig Leaves
- Water
- Honey
Directions:
- Pierce figs a few times with a fork.
- Place figs in crock, close but not touching. When the bottom of the crock is covered, cover with a layer of fig leaves, and then do a second layer of figs.
- Combine ½ bottle of honey with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. When warm, but not hot, pour over the figs. Add more warm water if needed.
18th Century Skills in a 21st Century World 