Figs topped with orange blossom honey and roasted walnuts, pure Heaven!!! When I visited Morocco this past June, I saw bounty of beautiful figs in every Souk ~ a market in Arabic. I learned that Moroccans love figs and use it in many desserts. They also believe that figs aid digestion so, when in season, they are often served fresh at the end of a meal. I used Orange Blossom honey but in Morocco they use many different varieties of scented honey, such as thyme, lavender and the honey of 1000 flowers (mille-fleurs). There is also a special honey called jbal that is particularly sweet and delicate as it is made by bees that only feast on figs. I feel figs are such an ancient and significant fruit that it was even mentioned in the Bible & the Quran. The biblical quote “each man under his own vine and fig tree” has been used to denote peace and prosperity. The Quran mentioned figs and then the Prophet Muhammad [s] stated, “If I had to mention a fruit that descended from paradise. Wow not too many fruits have this much valor and importance. We are fortunate that this fruit of such magnitude is still grown and countries like Turkey and Egypt are top producers of figs!
~A Bounty of Figs, Fresh & Dried ones in the Fez Medina~
~Recipe Adapted from Flavors of Morocco~
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INGREDIENTS:
4-5 Fresh Figs
3 tablespoons of Honey
2 tablespoons of toasted crushed walnuts
METHOD:
Cut, Toast, Drizzle and Eat Immediately!
by Sara
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