For those with sore throats and constipation: Blow away the cold and dryness with moist fig compote! Plus, medicinal food tips

At this time of year, as the temperature drops,
someone in the family

"My throat feels a bit sore."

They always start saying that, don't they?

From autumn to winter, we are inevitably prone to being hit by the
two major giants: "dryness" and "cold."

At times like that, that seasonal friend of ours is great.

What I recommend this time is
figs.

"If you see figs, you must buy them"
is what I want to say at the top of my lungs.

Actually, figs are
amazing life-saving items.

Of course, fruit is
delicious to eat as is, but

✅ I have family members who don't like raw figs
✅ My throat is already sore right now
✅ I received a lot and don't know what to do

For those who feel this way,

how about this?

The reason is

▶ My husband, who hates figs, was overjoyed
▶ Lasts longer than raw (about a week)
▶ Can consume large quantities

I found a recipe that makes this possible.

Today,

Easy yet impressively delicious
Moist fig compote

I will introduce it to you.

Easy yet too delicious: How to make moist fig compote

[Instructions]
1. Wash the figs with water and cut off the stems.
Cut them into bite-sized pieces.

*You can leave them whole, but I cut them because I knew we'd eat them up in no time (;^_^A
2. Heat a pot containing the water and sugar over medium heat.

(I recommend using a cast iron enameled pot as it has excellent heat retention.)
3. Add the figs to the pot, cover, and simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes.

4. After that, wrap the pot in a cushion or blanket and leave it as is for half a day.

*For heat retention, I personally recommend using a 'pot hat' (thermal cover).
*I'm trying to save electricity by reducing long cooking times.

5. The long-awaited, syrup-soaked candied figs are ready.

How do the moist, candied figs taste?

Well, let's try them right away.

Nom.

!?

Hmm!?

Juicy~💖

A gentle sweetness spreads throughout my mouth.

Wait, wait.
This is just too delicious!✨

A juiciness and sweetness different from raw figs.

Of course, you can also thoroughly enjoy the popping texture of the figs,
popping with every bite.

It's irresistible~💖

I definitely recommend this.
I've come to love figs even more.

Recommended points for moist, candied figs

1) More juicy than raw figs

Figs are naturally hydrating ingredients, and this juiciness further enhances their moisturizing power.
For those suffering from

sore throats or constipation due to dryness,
this provides moist support.

2) You can eat the skin, so nutrients aren't lost

To be honest,
I'm usually hesitant to eat raw fig skin,
but by simmering them slowly, the skin becomes soft
and it doesn't bother me at all.

Being able to eat the whole thing is the greatest joy, isn't it?

3) Even family members who don't like raw figs will be delighted

Figs have a somewhat unique character.
That's why some people can't eat them raw.

My husband was the same,
but he was overjoyed when I made them into candied figs.

He ate so many that there were none left for me!
It was so delicious that we ended up fighting over them,
that's how good they were.

And here's what's even more amazing! Make jiggly jelly with the leftover moist fig syrup

After enjoying the figs luxuriously with their gentle sweetness,
there's leftover syrup.

It's so delicious you'll want to drink it as is,
but here's one more little trick.

Just by mixing in gelatin,
it transforms into jiggly fig jelly.It's a total transformation.

Fig jelly made with syrup packed with moisturizing ingredients.
It's jiggly fig jelly.

It just melts in your mouth.

By the way, the topping is
homemade dried figs.

[Reference] How to make dried figs

It's also recommended for when you're a little hungry
because it's easy to snack on.

The sweetness of the figs is concentrated,
but there's no guilt.

Medicinal food benefits of figs

I want to say this out loud.

Figs are a highly recommended fruit.
Highly~~~~~~
highly.

While many fruits have a cooling effect on the body,
figs are 'neutral,' meaning they neither cool nor warm it.

This makes them the easiest to use.

It's also great that they help support the 'lungs' and 'large intestine,' which are vulnerable to dryness.

So, the reason I recommended them for this time of year is
because they have these benefits.

You can't argue with that once you see it.

For a sore throat,
they provide double the help by preventing dryness + soothing inflammation
as they help you out in two ways.

They really are perfect for combating dryness.

Figs are definitely a must-buy when you see them.

Today,
I talked about the wonderful fig,
which helps keep you moisturized.

You can eat them raw,
enjoy them as a moisturizing compote,
enjoy them in jelly,
or dry them to enjoy for a long time.

Please give it a try.

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