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Naturally sweet fig sauce

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This summer, the fig tree in my garden surprised me with several pounds of ripe, juicy figs.

With so many figs on hand, I had the perfect excuse to create a variety of delicious fig recipes.

In this post, I’m sharing one of my favorites: a naturally sweet No added sugar fig sauce.

Flavored with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, this easy fig sauce lets the fruit’s natural flavor shine—no extra sweeteners needed.

 

no added sugar fig sauce

 

How to Use Sugar-Free Fig Compote: Delicious Pairings and Health Benefits

This sugar-free fig compote is incredibly versatile.

You can enjoy it as you would a traditional jam—spread over a slice of almond sponge cake or on an almond cookie crust.

Add a touch of butter, and you’ve got a simple yet irresistible treat.

It also shines on a cheese board. The natural sweetness of figs creates the perfect contrast to strong cheeses like goat, blue, or aged varieties.

At the same time, it pairs beautifully with milder options like cottage cheese, fresh cheese, Greek yogurt, or mascarpone.

If you prepare homemade sugar-free compotes with your favorite fruits, you avoid take commercial jams full of sugars and other unwanted ingredients.

 

Why Use Fresh Figs?

Figs are a nutrient-rich fruit with a short shelf life, making them ideal for transforming into compote.

While they’re most often eaten fresh or dried, they’re rarely featured in traditional recipes—yet they’re incredibly easy to incorporate into both sweet and savory dishes.

Personally, I love adding fresh figs to salads.

Fresh figs are also healthier than dried figs.

While dried figs contain about 47.2 g of sugar per 100 g, fresh figs only contain 16.26 g per 100 g.

That’s a big difference—making fresh figs the better choice if you’re watching your sugar intake.

 

sugar-free fig sauce

 

Health Benefits of Figs

Figs are known for their digestive benefits. They’re rich in cradina—a natural enzyme that helps break down food—and they contain various organic acids like citric, malic, and acetic acid. They’re also high in fiber and mucilage (a type of prebiotic carb), which supports gut health.

Here’s a quick look at their main benefits:

  • Promote digestion and regularity

  • High in dietary fiber and gut-friendly carbohydrates (MACs)

  • Rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium

  • Contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and C

  • Made up of 80% water

  • Naturally high in carbs like fructose, sucrose, and glucose—so enjoy in moderation

 

Sugar-free fig sauce is perfect for breakfast, replacing traditional jam. It goes very well with Greek yogurt, cheese, and meat dishes.

 

How to Make Sugar-Free Fig Compote

All you need are a few simple ingredients: fresh figs, a cinnamon stick, a vanilla bean, a splash of lemon juice, and some water.

Simmer everything over medium heat for about 25 minutes.

Remove the spices, blend until smooth, and pour into sterilized glass jars.

Let it cool and store in the fridge.

Once settled, the flavors meld together beautifully, creating a rich, aromatic compote.

fig and cinnamon in a pot

 

Ways to Use Sugar-Free Fig Compote

Here are just a few delicious ideas to enjoy this homemade fig spread:

Breakfast

  • Spread on toast or almond cake

  • Add to yogurt, cottage cheese, or an açaí bowl

  • Pair with chia pudding or overnight oats

Appetizer

  • Serve on healthy canapés with goat cheese or pâté

  • Elevate foie gras with a spoonful of fig compote

Lunch or Dinner

  • Mix into an arugula salad with walnuts and goat cheese

  • Add to a vinaigrette for a fruity twist

  • Use as a sauce for meats like pork tenderloin

Dessert

  • Swirl into homemade Greek yogurt ice cream

  • Use in tarts, cakes, or layered desserts with mascarpone

  • Combine with fresh figs and an almond base for a stunning dessert

 

no added sugar fig sauce

Figs are known for their high fiber content, but they are very high in sugars, so be careful when consuming them.

 

Why I Love This Sugar-Free Fig Compote Recipe

  • It’s a healthy alternative to conventional jam

  • It’s easy to make with only 6 ingredients

  • It’s full of fiber and supports digestion

  • It works in both sweet and savory recipes

  • And of course… it tastes amazing!

 

You can include this sugar-free fig compote in other preparations, such as a cake or sponge cake.

 

Don’t forget to grab the full recipe below and give this sugar-free fig compote a try. It’s a delicious way to enjoy one of summer’s most iconic fruits, naturally and without added sugar!

 

 

If you liked this recipe, you might also be interested in:

 

  • MAC’s (Microbiota-accessible carbohydrates)
compota de higos sin azúcar

Compota de higos sin azúcar

Aprende a preparar una compota de higos sin azúcar, ideal para sustituir la mermelada convencional, receta fácil y saludable.
4.64 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Básicos, Compota
Cuisine Mediterranea
Servings 10 raciones
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 750 gramos higos frescos partidos en cuartos
  • 400 ml agua
  • 1 rama de canela
  • 1/2 vaina de vainilla
  • 1 cucharadita zumo de limón

Instructions
 

  • Lo primero que debes hacer es lavar los higos y partirlos en cuartos, no es necesario pelarlos, consumirlos con la piel nos aporta mucha más fibra.
  • Échalos en una olla mediana, añade el agua.
  • Abre la vaina de vainilla y extrae las semillas con mucho cuidado, añádelas a la olla, añade también la rama de canela y el zumo de 1/4 de limón.
  • Enciende el fuego y cuando empiece a hervir bájalo y deja cocer durante 25-30 minutos.
  • Pasado ese tiempo, retira la rama de canela y la vaina de la vainilla, tritura y envasa en botes de cristal, cierra y deja enfriar a temperatura ambiente.
  • Guarda los botes de compota en la nevera, se van a conservar sin problemas al menos una semana.
  • Deja volar tu imaginación y úsala en tus recetas, está riquísima, te sorprenderá.

Nutrition Facts
Compota de higos sin azúcar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 174mg5%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Vitamin A 105IU2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Los porcentajes de Valores Diarios están basados en una dieta de 2000 calorías.
Keyword compota, higo, sin azúcar
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