Plum fig
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Smokva is such a forgotten old Russian treat that the word isn't even found in most modern dictionaries, or has different meanings. However, in some sources you can still find information that smokva (particularly plum smokva) was once a very popular delicacy. And no wonder—it's easy to prepare, uses simple ingredients, and results in a fantastic product that keeps well and doesn't spoil. I believe this recipe deserves attention :) Serve it chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the plums under running water.
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Step 2
Cut the plums in half and remove the pits.
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Step 3
Place the plums on a baking sheet with the cut side up, and put them in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes. If the plums are small, lower the temperature to prevent them from burning.
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Step 4
Remove the plums from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
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Step 5
Place the plums into the blender or food processor bowl.
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Step 6
Grind until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
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Step 7
Pour into a large bowl.
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Step 8
Add sugar and mix well.
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Step 9
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly spread a layer of plum puree about 0.5 cm thick onto the sheet. With the specified amount of ingredients, I ended up with three full baking sheets.
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Step 10
Previously, figs were dried in the sun, which took 2-3 days. We will do it differently: heat the oven to 60-70 degrees and place the tray inside for 6-8 hours. During this time, the figs will dry completely and acquire a smooth surface.
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Step 11
Actually, all that's left is to slice the figs and wrap them nicely - as shown in the photo. The kids will be delighted :)