It is my favorite time of year, Fig Season! If you have an abundance of fresh figs or just like boozy fruit try this Amaretto Soaked Figs Recipe. Serve over ice cream or yogurt for a unique and flavorful dessert!
This 21+ recipe contains alcohol. Eat and Drink Responsibly.
Every August I get a little Fig Crazy! If you are obsessed with figs {like me} you know what I’m talkin’ about. I go to my farmer’s market very early every Saturday to buy several pounds of fresh figs. And those only last about two days. I devour them without an ounce of self restraint. In fact, I have to buy double my usual amount if I want to create a recipe.
So now you know that I make myself sick off of figs every year. Another fun fact about me is that amaretto and vanilla are a couple of my favorite flavors. I brought together the ultimate trio to make this Vanilla Amaretto Soaked Figs Recipe!
And. . . it’s just bonus points that this jar looks like something you could find in Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. I love creepy looking food!
I enjoy these Amaretto Soaked Figs over plain whole milk yogurt for a snack or dessert. But they are fantastic over vanilla ice cream too.
Don’t forget to spoon out some of the sweet, amaretto syrup with your figs. Or, you know, drink it. Don’t judge me.
All you need are fresh figs, amaretto, sugar and a vanilla bean. Perfection.
This recipe was inspired by Clinton Kelly’s Wine Soaked Peaches.
Check out more Boozy Fruit Recipes:
Fried Amaretto Nectarines by She Wears Many Hats
Boozy Bourbon Cherries by Recipe Girl
Peach Wine Slushies by Dessert For Two
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Vanilla Amaretto Soaked Figs
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh Figs - halved lengthwise
- 1 Rodelle Vanilla Bean - split and opened
- 1 Cup Amaretto
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
Instructions
- Fill large mouth mason jar with figs. Top with vanilla bean.
- In medium saucepan over medium heat; mix amaretto, water and sugar. Bring to a boil while occasionally whisking.
- Gently boil for 5 minutes while whisking. Mixture will reduce and become slightly syrupy.
- Remove from heat and let cool 5-10 minutes.
- Pour liquid over figs. (The mason jar cannot be cold!)
- Seal jar with lid and refrigerate overnight. (or at least 4 hours)
- Eat within 4-5 days.
More Booze and Figs. . .
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza
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I just adore figs and your recipe is a must make! Creepy food tastes the best lol thank you Nicole and hope you’re having a great summer xoxo
Thanks Beverley! I am quite fig obsessed too 😀
If only there were a way to preserve these figs for consumption later, by canning them! If anyone knows how much citric acidd or lemon juice, etc. one would need to add, please share.
Omg, this was the best thing ever! We used it on top of homemade vanilla bean ice cream. TO DIE FOR! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Hi! I really want to make this but I don’t have any vanilla beans. Can I use vanilla extract instead?
Please excuse my ignorence, im afrikaans, but what is Amoretta, is it i sort of drink?
Jean, Amaretto is an almond liqueur. <3
I’m thinking of adding cheese to the top, wrapping in bacon and baking for a christmas appetizer