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Maltese figs in spiced vinegar
Firm figs preserved in sweet spiced vinegar.
◷ 50 min / 12 servings
Method
- Wash figs and trim stalks without cutting into the fruit.
- Boil vinegar, sugar, water and spices for 5 minutes.
- Add figs and simmer gently for 12–18 minutes until just tender but intact.
- Transfer to clean heatproof containers and cover with the liquid. Cool and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
✳ From the kitchen
A home version of a traditional method, not a validated shelf-stable canning process.
Tradition reference
Government of Malta · Traditional agro-food consultation collection, 2024 ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.