Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Stuffed figs from Algarve are sweets made from dried fruit, almond, and spices, with a regional table flavor.
The recipe takes advantage of the natural sweetness of the fig and the prominence of Algarve almond.
Ingredients
- 20 soft dried figs
- 150 g of ground or chopped almond
- 80 g of sugar
- Cinnamon
- Grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Sugar for finishing
Preparation Method
- Open the figs without completely separating them.
- Mix almond, sugar, cinnamon, lemon, and honey.
- Stuff the figs.
- Close and gently press.
- Quickly heat in a low oven.
- Serve cold.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Figs need to be soft.
- Almond can be chopped for texture.
- Low oven only perfumes and firms.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Dried apricot can be an adaptation, although it changes the tradition.
- Cashew nut can be part of the filling.
Pairing
Coffee, tea, or liqueur wine. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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