Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavor of Homemade Figs Liqueur (Ficoncello) – a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 1 cup brandy or vodka
- 1 cup white sugar
Instructions
- In a large jar or bottle, combine the quartered figs and brandy or vodka. Seal the container and let the mixture macerate at room temperature for 5 days, shaking it occasionally.
- After 5 days, strain the liqueur through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Stir in the sugar until it has completely dissolved. Transfer the liqueur to a clean bottle or jar and seal.
- Let the liqueur rest for at least 2 weeks before serving. The longer it rests, the more the flavors will develop.
Notes
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Enjoy it neat or use it in cocktails.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Maceration
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Figs Liqueur, Ficoncello, homemade liqueur, fig recipes