Ingredients
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- 1 kg green or slightly underripe figs (about 12 to 16 figs)
- 1.5 liters water (6 cups)
- 500 g granulated sugar (2 ½ cups)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 ml lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- 400 g arequipe or dulce de leche (1 ¼ cups)
- 200 g fresh farmer-style cheese, for serving