Figs In Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
| Lemon | 1⁄2 | |
| Sugar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Honey | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Whole clove | 1 | |
| Walnut halves | 18 | |
| Fresh figs/One 17-ounce jar whole figs drained | 18 , drained | |
| Plain yogurt | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped walnuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Directions
With vegetable peeler, cut a thin strip of peel about 2 inches long from lemon.
Set aside.
Squeeze juice from lemon; add water to measure 1/2 cup.
Combine lemon peel strip, lemon juice mixture, sugar, honey, and clove.
Bring to boilng; reduce heat.
Cook and stir till syrup is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat; discard clove and lemon peel.
Cool slightly.
Insert one walnut half into each fig.
Place in individual dessert dishes.
Stir together cooled syrup, yogurt, and vanilla; spoon over figs.
Cover; chill till serving time.
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Set aside.
Squeeze juice from lemon; add water to measure 1/2 cup.
Combine lemon peel strip, lemon juice mixture, sugar, honey, and clove.
Bring to boilng; reduce heat.
Cook and stir till syrup is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat; discard clove and lemon peel.
Cool slightly.
Insert one walnut half into each fig.
Place in individual dessert dishes.
Stir together cooled syrup, yogurt, and vanilla; spoon over figs.
Cover; chill till serving time.
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
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