# Fig Leaf Syrup

A subtly floral and coconutty syrup with hints of vanilla and almond made from fig leaves, perfect for coffee.

- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 to 4 fig leaves

## Instructions

1. Pick 4 clean, young fig leaves.
2. Wash the fig leaves well.
3. Toast each leaf on each side in a dry skillet until they become fragrant and deepen in color, and curl slightly.
4. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
6. Add the toasted fig leaves to the saucepan.
7. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes (do not boil hard).
8. Turn off the heat and let the leaves steep for 30-60 minutes for more flavor.
9. Strain the syrup into a jar or bottle.
10. Keep the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
11. Add ice to a glass.
12. Pour coffee into the glass with ice.
13. Add milk to the coffee.
14. Pour the fig leaf syrup into the coffee.

## Equipment

- dry skillet
- small saucepan
- jar
- bottle

## Tips

- Don
t let the leaves burn when toasting; a light toast is enough to bring out the coconutty oils.
- For more flavor, let the syrup steep for 30-60 minutes after simmering.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNLwawSv2o9/?igsh=cnllNWNpeGFjaDhj
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/64eaf8b1-d65b-487e-ae48-9b97c80fb2fa
- Extracted: 2025-08-15

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