Incir Dolmasi, Walnut Stuffed Figs in Syrup
Plump dried figs tucked with walnut halves, simmered in a spiced syrup and served with thick cream.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cover the figs with boiling water and leave for 15 minutes to plump up. Drain and pat dry.
15 min - 2
Make a small slit in the side of each fig and push a walnut half inside.
- 3
Put the water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and lemon juice in a pan. Stir over a medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Add the stuffed figs, cover and simmer very gently for 20 minutes until they are soft and shiny and the syrup is lightly thickened.
20 min - 5
Leave to cool in the syrup for 30 minutes. Serve 4 figs per person with a spoon of syrup and a generous spoon of clotted cream.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
