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Fig slatko, whole figs candied in vanilla syrup

Fig slatko, whole figs candied in vanilla syrup

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A traditional Serbian fig preserve, made with whole, peeled figs that are blanched and then briefly cooked in a thick syrup flavored with vanilla and lemo…

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Recipe from Bokini, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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In Serbia, “slatko,” a type of fruit preserve made with whole fruits in syrup, is often served to guests with a glass of cold water. These peeled and lightly cooked figs retain their shape in a thick, vanilla- and lemon-scented syrup.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting12 hr
  • Total13 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsaucepan
  • Estimated cost$9.69 $0.65 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

15 people
  • $7.56
  • $0.77
  • $0.09
  • $0.43
  • $0.84

Prices in Belgium.

Directions

  1. Wash the figs and peel them gently with a small knife, without damaging the flesh. Pierce each fig with 2 or 3 holes using a large needle. ≈ 8 min
  2. Place them in a saucepan with water and heat until it boils. Once the water boils, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the figs simmer in the hot water for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Drain the inflated figs in a large colander, without crushing them, and allow them to drain completely. ≈ 4 min
  4. In a saucepan, bring the sugar and 250 ml of water to a boil over medium heat, for about 10 minutes.
  5. When the syrup has reached a thick, honey-like consistency and is dripping from the spoon in large drops, add the figs, stir with a wooden spoon, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat and immediately add the vanilla sugar and lemon juice; stir gently until they are dissolved. ≈ 4 min
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  8. Immediately turn the jars upside down, cover them with a thick cloth, and let them cool overnight.
  9. The next day, put them back where you found them and store them in the refrigerator.

The bill

Fig slatko, whole figs candied in vanilla syrup

  • 1.5 kg of fresh, large figs$7.56
  • 1 kilogram of sugar$0.77
  • 2 packets of vanilla sugar$0.09
  • Half a lemon’s worth of juice$0.43
  • 3 or 4 lemon slices (one per jar)$0.84

Total$9.69

that's $0.65 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg of fresh, large figs
  • 1 kilogram of sugar
  • 250 ml of water
  • 2 packets of vanilla sugar
  • Half a lemon’s worth of juice
  • 3 or 4 lemon slices (one per jar)

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