Fig Newton Butter

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Apples, Dried
  • 3/4 cup Figs, dried
  • 1 Orange, zest of small

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Honey, raw

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt, unrefined

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Whey, fresh

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water, filtered

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Description

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried figs
• 1/4 cup dried apples
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups warm filtered water
• zest of 1 small orange
• 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh whey
• 1-2 tablespoons raw honey, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon 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.