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Figs and peaches in primitivo syrup

Name: Figs and peaches in primitivo syrup
Ingredients: 150ml Primitivo wine; 150ml caster sugar; 4 ripe peaches; 6 figs

A perfectly sweet treat to go with almond biscuits, from the August edition of House & Garden

By Sophie Grigson

31 July 2025

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Late summer is fig season here in Puglia. The fruit grows in magnificent abundance – jammy-sweet and luscious. Both the figs and the peaches marry beautifully with the local Primitivo wine.

This is from the August edition of House & Garden.

If you like this recipe, why not check out other Peach Recipes from the House & Garden archive?

What you'll need

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What you'll need

8" Chef Knife, red/black

Pro Block Chopping Board Red

De Buyer CHOC Non-Stick Classic Frying Pan Red 20cm

Figs and peaches in primitivo syrup

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