Stuffed Dried Figs

Ingredients

• 12 dried figs
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 tbsp butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Soak the figs in warm water for 15 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Cut off the stems and open the centers with your finger.

3. 3

   Coarsely chop the walnuts, mix with cinnamon, and stuff the figs.

4. 4

   Boil sugar and water in a pot, then add the figs.

5. 5

   Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until the syrup is absorbed.

6. 6

   Serve after cooling.

Note. Adding a dollop of clotted cream on top when serving doubles the flavor.