Fig Honey

Fig Honey

Ingredients:
figs, dried, uncooked
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
Place a saucer in the freezer for later use.
Cut figs in half and in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
Lower heat to a simmer and cook for about an hour or until the liquid is reduced by at least half and the figs are soft.
Drain the figs using a muslin-lined colander over a bowl.
When the figs are cool enough to handle, 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 reducing it further.
Test several drops of hot syrup on the cold saucer for a dense, honey-like consistency.
Pour the fig honey into clean, sterilized, warm jars and use safe canning technique to seal.
This does not include cooling or canning time.