Brevas with arequipe
Fresh figs simmered in spiced syrup, rested in the syrup, and filled with arequipe. This version serves 4.
A Colombian dessert pairing tender fresh figs and syrup with the creamy sweetness of arequipe. This version uses fresh figs, sugar, water, cinnamon, and cloves; the figs are filled with arequipe at the end.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Arequipe
Ingredients without verified allergen data 5
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Fresh figs, Sugar, Water, Cinnamon stick, Cloves.
Method
- 01
Prepare the figs
Wash the fresh figs and make a small cross-shaped cut at the base of each one.
Ready to continue when: The figs are clean, and each base has a small cross-shaped cut.
- 02
Make the syrup
Put the water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a pot. Heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to boil.
Ready to continue when: The sugar has dissolved and the syrup has begun to boil.
- 03
Cook the figs
Add the figs to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, moving them occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The figs have simmered for 45 minutes and are covered with syrup.
45 min - 04
Let the figs rest
Turn off the heat and leave the figs in the syrup for at least 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: At least 30 minutes have passed, and the figs are still in the syrup.
30 min - 05
Fill and serve
Remove the figs from the syrup and fill each one with arequipe through the opening at the base. If you like, serve them with a little syrup.
Ready to continue when: Each fig is filled with arequipe and, if desired, served with a little syrup.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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