Walnut-Stuffed Figs with Fig Syrup

Method

1. Prepare the Figs
2. Cut off the hard bits of stalk and then cut the figs in half length ways.
3. Place the figs in a small frying pan / saute pan with the cut side face up and add the water around them.
4. Cooking
5. Leave the figs on a medium heat to cook through, once they become soft remove them from the pan and place onto a serving dish. This will take around 10 - 15 minutes.
6. Prepare the Syrup
7. In the pan there will be a red water juice left from the figs. Add the sugar while remaining on a medium heat. Stir continuously for a couple of minutes until the juice has turned to a thick syrup. Remove from the heat.
8. Serving
9. Push one half of walnut into every fig and then drizzle the syrup over the top.
10. Serve warm or cooled.