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Giant Spiral variation, and figs...
Linda
535 posts
Nov 19, 2005
8:18 AM
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Bryanna,
Is there any way I could use figs as a filling for you giant Spiral Bread?
The issue is that I have fresh, frozen figs from the summer. They were not sweet enough to eat straight, but were still good and I couldn't bring myself to throw them away! I promised myself I would use them in recipes. I was thinking they would be great in the Giant spiral and even your Hamantaschen, but I need to know how to make the filling out of fresh-frozen figs instead of dried.
Also, if anyone has any ideas for these figs -- bars, fig newtons, etc. -- let me know; I have a ton in the freezer!
Thanks.
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
1280 posts
Nov 19, 2005
8:54 AM
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That sounds like a great idea! here is a recipe i found;
Fig Filling
1 lb. fresh figs, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
epicurean.com
Here's another from http://foodbanter.com/showthread.php?t=1978 (actually, check this page-- it has quite a few fresh fig recipes):
Fresh Fig Filling
2 cups finely chopped figs
(or 2 cups uncooked prunes)
3/4 cup each: water and sugar
Fresh lemon juice (optional)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
In a large saucepan, combine figs, water, sugar and a squeeze of juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in nuts. Set aside to cool. Makes about 3 cups filling.
Here are sites with more fig recipes (lucky you!):
http://www.paradisenursery.com/figrecipes.html
http://dmoz.org/Home/Cooking/Fruits_and_Vegetables/Figs/
http://www.fruits-n-vegis.com/Top_Home_Cooking_Fruits_and_Vegetables_Figs.html
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"To look like a goddess, eat like a peasant." Karen Andres
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Linda
536 posts
Nov 19, 2005
1:37 PM
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Ooh, thanks, Bryanna, some of those recipes look great; there's even a Fig Newton recipe I'd like to try.
The filling came out *great*! Seeing how thick and yummy it came out, I just might add some to my cranberry sauce this year for a nice change!
Reading those recipes, I sort of combined them and here's what I did:
3/4 C water
3/4 C sugar
1 lb figs, chopped
1/8 tsp cardamon
1 TB lemon juice
1 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick
Bring water, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to a boil.
Add figs.
Bring back to boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
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I'll post my finished Hungarian Spiral tomorrow; it's rising in the fridge now.
Last Edited Linda on 20-Nov-2005 4:35 PM
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Linda
539 posts
Nov 20, 2005
4:37 PM
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Well, it tasted yummy, but I've totally lost my touch for baking!
Believe it or not, this WAS a spiral!
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It completely flattened out as it was supposed to rise; don't know what went wrong : (
this is one of two I made; the other came out basically the same.
Help!
Last Edited Linda on 22-Nov-2005 8:29 AM
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Debbie
915 posts
Nov 21, 2005
8:25 AM
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Hi Linda,
That's interesting what happened to your spiral bread. Could it be that the filling is too thin and watery so the bread won't hold up?
About the figs idea, I once watched a cooking show and learned from this show to cook figs (fresh or drieD) in balsamic vinegar. You can add a bit of sugar too. Cook it for a while until soft and became saucy. Then, use this to top vanilla ice cream. I tried it and it was delicious.
I forgot the measurements now so don't ask me for a recipe. Lol!
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Debbie
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~ Harriet Van Horne
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Linda
541 posts
Nov 21, 2005
3:22 PM
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Hi, Deb,
No, it was a thick filling, like jam! The dough was very delicate. I don't know why it spread like that. It looked great when I shaped it, but while it was supposed to be rising, it spread instead.
I'm giving up baking : ( I feel so discouraged for this holiday, I'll think I'll show up at your house on Thanksgiving! Lol! Just joking ;D
However, I'm not sure what to make now...I was thinking of making Bryanna's Timballo Di Polenta, but now I'm afraid I'll mess it up : /
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
1288 posts
Nov 21, 2005
5:23 PM
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Linda, maybe try rising the shaped bread in the refrigerator?
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"To look like a goddess, eat like a peasant." Karen Andres
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Linda
548 posts
Nov 22, 2005
8:28 AM
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I think I'll try that, Bryanna. The bread is SO good. It tastes like it came from a bakery. I love the fig filling, too, it came out tasty.
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