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Figs Marinated in BalsamicJust Marinate in a Bag and Chill

Figs marinated in balsamic vinegar, garnished with herbs

A grown-up dessert made with figs in season. The soft, sweet figs take on the tartness and depth of balsamic vinegar for an elegant flavor. It would go nicely with a glass of wine too.
When to make August–October
Marinating time 1 hour or more in the fridge
Storage Fridge. It doesn’t keep, so eat it soon

Ingredients

Figs, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and honey

We marinate them in a zip-top bag.

  • 4 figs
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 1 medium zip-top bag

How to make it

Peeled figs cut into wedges

Peel the figs and cut each into 6 wedges.

Adding figs to the marinade in a zip-top bag

Put the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and honey in the bag, mix, and add the figs.

Figs in the balsamic marinade in the bag
The sealed bag of figs ready to chill

Press out the air, seal, and chill well in the fridge for an hour or more.

Figs after marinating

After marinating.

Figs marinated in balsamic vinegar, garnished with herbs

Serve in a dish with a sprig of chervil, mint or another herb. It doesn’t keep, so eat it soon.

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