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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Fall

    Published: Sep 11, 2020 · Modified: Nov 5, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Fig Simple Syrup

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    This Fig Simple Syrup is oh so sweet and pairs great with just about anything. The raw honey combined with the fresh figs is literally to die for! Plus, this recipe can be made in bulk so you can freeze it and enjoy it all year round. 

    Fig simple syrup in a glass garnished with fresh flowers and lime.

    If you have been following along for awhile, you know I gave up alcohol 5 years ago. It was the best decision or me! I feel so much better ever since. I wrote a whole blog post about my dry experience. Given I do not drink, I love enjoying this homemade fig syrup with just some sparkling water and a fun garnish! You can also use this recipe to make a fig cocktail. My husband on the other hand loves making old fashioneds with this fig syrup recipe. It is so versatile, it goes with just about anything! If you love this recipe, you will love my other fun drink and mixers on my blog like my Watermelon Mocktail, The Best Grapefruit Mocktail, Ginger Mocktail Recipe, Pineapple Margarita Mocktails, and my Blood Orange Mocktail. Our favourite coffee shop also uses this recipe to add some more flavor to their coffee. 

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    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Simple Ingredients
    • Recipe Variations and Substitutions
    • How To Store
    • Recipe Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Drink Recipes You Will Love
    • Are you trying to eat healthier?
    • Fig Simple Syrup

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • Fig season is one of my favorite times of year! It doesn’t last long, but when it is here I take full advantage of it. It normally runs from late August to early September. Figs truly have the best flavor. I love adding them to all things, even salads! If you like figs like me, you will love my Fig Sweet Potato Salad. 
    • Unlike most simple syrups, this flavorful syrup is not made with cane sugar, instead it is made with notes of honey!
    • This fresh fig syrup can be used all year around by making it in bulk and freezing it. 
    • If you have extra figs after making this recipe you can make fig preserves or fig jam! We love making fig jam over French Toast Casserole. 
    • This recipe is naturally dairy free, gluten free, soy free, paleo, and refined sugar free. It can be made vegan too.
    Two glasses of fig simple syrup garnished with fresh figs, lime slices, and fresh flowers.

    Simple Ingredients

    • Fresh Figs- Figs are to fall as what watermelon is to summer. They are sweet, soft, and add flavor to any dish. Fresh figs are only available during the fall season in the grocery store, but dried figs are available all year around. Ripe figs are soft, like blueberries, but you do not want them to be overly mushy. 
    • Limes-the tartness from the limes compliments the natural sweetness from the figs so well. Do not skip it! 
    • Honey-I use honey as a natural sweetener in all of my drinks. It is the perfect alternative to processed sugar. It keeps the drink light without a sugar hangover the following day! Honey can be expensive, especially if you like the good quality honeys that are not mixed with anything else like I do. I have found that the large gallons of honey Costco sells does the trick and it is only a fraction of the cost of a jar of honey from Whole Foods, and it lasts longer. This is especially great if you plan on serving and making a lot of mocktail/ cocktail drinks at home. The natural sugars from the figs also add even more sugar to this drink. When figs are ripe their natural sugars seep out giving a dish even more flavor. 
    • Club soda/ filtered water-Use club soda vs tonic water, tonic water has sugar in it and this drink is already sweet enough!

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Recipe Variations and Substitutions

    • Dried mission figs-You can also use dried figs if you would like! If you use dried, you will need to cook your syrup longer. 
    • Honey-If you are vegan or do not have honey you can also use maple syrup. I prefer honey but maple words! You can also use brown sugar in this recipe. This would pair well with the warm and cozy fig flavors. 
    • Whiskey-If you plan on using this recipe to make an old-fashioned cocktail, you will want to have whisky on hand.
    • Garnishes-Totally optional but these make it more fun! I love using an orange peel, cinnamon stick, fresh fruit or other fun little things to top this drink off.

    This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

    How To Store

    Fig simple syrup in a mason jar.

    Recipe Tips

    • Tip #1: Allow the recipe to completely cool prior to using. 
    • Tip #2: The taste really develops in this recipe once you take it off the heat, that is why allowing it to cool properly prior to using is essential! 

    Recipe FAQs

    How can I store this fig simple syrup?

    ​You can store this recipe in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure the syrup is completely cool prior to putting it in an airtight container or mason jar. 

    What is the flavor difference between fresh fig syrup and dried fig syrup?

    Both taste like figs but the dried fig syrup is much richer and the fresh fig syrup is much lighter! I prefer the fresh fig syrup.

    A glass of fig simple syrup with a square ice cube and fresh flowers.

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    Fig Simple Syrup

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    433kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • large saucepan
    • Strainer
    • Mason jar
    • Large bowl

    Ingredients

    For the syrup: (this will make more than enough syrup for 2 drinks, you can store the remaining in the fridge)

    • 2 cups figs washed, and cut in half
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 3 cups filtered water

    For the mocktail:

    • 2 whole limes juiced
    • 1 cup fig syrup
    • 1 cup club soda

    To garnish:

    • pretty flowers
    • limes
    • fig

    Instructions

    For the syrup:

    • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and turn on to medium heat.
    • Bring the syrup to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Once the 15 minutes is up, allow the syrup to cool and get to room temperature.
    • Place a strainer/ colander over the bowl and strain the syrup.
    • Next, pour the syrup in a mason jar and set aside.

    For the mocktail:

    • Mix the syrup, club soda, and lime in a cocktail mixing cup. Pour the drink into 2 pretty cocktail glasses with an ice cube.

    Notes

    Storage: This dish can be stored in an air tight glass container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.
    Servings: This recipe should yield 2 servings. 
    The perfect combination of sweet and tart, this fall drink is my new favorite!
    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 108g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Lori says

      March 25, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Not only is this SO good, it is gorgeous! Love making these when I entertain

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        March 25, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Thanks for your review

        Reply
    5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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