| 12 Figs | |
| 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon | |
| 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander | |
| 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger | |
| 2 Cloves | |
| 100g Caster Sugar | |
| Rind of 1 Orange – Thinly pared and cut into strips |
| 1. | Put the spices, sugar and orange rind in a saucepan, add 500 m/18 fl oz water and bring to the boil. |
| 2. | Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the figs and simmer for 5 minutes more. Do not allow the syrup to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool. |
| 3. | Drain the figs, reserving the syrup, and put them in a dish. Bring the syrup back to the boil and cook over a medium heat until reduced by half, then pour it over the figs. |
| 4. | Leave to cool completely |