Instructions: "The sycamore fig tree is native to Israel and even in biblical times its figs were eaten and the trees tended. The prophet Amos was a "dresser of sycamores." During Israels austerity days, with years of drought, this fruit was not disdained. It is good in fruit soups, along with other figs. The sycamore also grows in Egypt and is known abroad as Pharoahs fig." Israeli 3 cups sliced sycamore and/or other figs 3 cups water
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups orange juice
dash of ginger
sugar to taste
lemon juice to taste
2 fresh apples, grated
sour cream, if desired

Cook the figs in the water until mushy. Add the cornstarch and cook until clear.

Whirl the mixture in the blender. Add the remaining ingredients and chill thoroughly. Serve with a garnish of sour cream, if you like.

Serves 4 to 6

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