Probiotic Fig Butter
October 20, 2020 • 0 comments
An unusual twist on apple butter, this recipe uses rehydrated dried figs and apples blended and fermented to make a delicious, probiotic-rich treat. Perfect for fall! This one comes to us from Nourishing Joy. https://nourishingjoy.com/fig-newton-butter/
Ingredients
- (3/4 cup) Dried Figs
- (1/4 cup) Dried Apples
- (1.5-2 cups) Water, warm filtered
- (1 small) Orange zest
- (1/2 tsp) Salt
- (2 Tbsp) Raw Whey - 1/2 Gallon
- (1-2 Tbsp, to taste) Raw Wildflower Honey - Pint
- (1/2 tsp) Cinnamon
Directions
Coarsely chop the figs and apples and place in a bowl.
Cover with warm filtered water and let sit for 20-25 minutes until softened.
Drain well, reserving the soaking water.
Place the softened fruit in a food processor with the orange zest, salt, and the whey. Process until a smooth paste forms, adding a teaspoon or so of the reserved water if necessary.
Spoon the paste into a pint-sized mason jar, pushing down to eliminate any air holes and leaving at least 1 inch of headspace. Cover with at least 1/2-inch of the reserved soaking liquid and cover tightly.
Set aside at room temperature for 1-2 days, then stir in honey and cinnamon, if desired, before storing in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks.
