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Fig-Thyme Preserves (for Portobello Mousse)

Dried figs simmer in apple juice with thyme and a splash of apple cider vinegar until soft, then an immersion blender coaxes them into a chunky, sweet-savory preserve built to pair with portobello mousse.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Combine figs, thyme, apple juice, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar in 2-quart saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring mixture to and cook for 20 minutes with lid slightly ajar.

  3. 3

    Use immersion blender to roughly puree mixture slightly (mixture can be chunky).

  4. 4

    Chill preserves before serving.

  5. 5

    Serve fig-thyme preserves with Portobello mousse and sliced baguette (see previous recipe).

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
15%
💧Water
32%
🌍Earth
30%
💨Air
23%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat1%
Entropy9%
Reactivity89%
0.031
Heat
0.202
Entropy
1.969
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

91.11cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
5%
of 2000 cal
protein1.08g5%
carbs23.49g103%
fat0.52g5%
% Daily Value
Protein
1.08g2%
Carbs
23.49g9%
Fat
0.52g1%
Fiber
3.8g14%
Sugar
19.44g39%
Sodium
2.4mg0%