Miele Di Fichi (Fig Honey)

1. 1

   Cut figs in half and place in a large pot with the water. Bring to the boil then turn down to a gentle simmer and cook for about an hour or until the liquid is reduced by at least half and the figs are soft.

2. 2

   Drain the figs and their liquid in a muslin-lined sieve over a bowl. When the figs are cool enough to handle, bring the edges of the muslin together and give it a good squeeze to remove as much liquid as you can. Place the strained liquid into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for about twenty minutes or so to reduce further and set. You can see if the syrup is at setting point by keeping a saucer in the freezer and testing several drops of hot syrup on the cold plate for a dense, honey-like consistency.

3. 3

   Pour the fig honey into clean, sterilised, warm jars and seal as you would a jam.

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