Figs Stuffed with Walnuts in Syrup

An Albanian dessert: tender stewed figs with walnuts covered in a thick fig syrup. Simple and elegant.

Ingredients

• 4 pcs Figs
• 4 pcs Walnuts (halves)
• 150 ml Water
• 60 g Sugar

Instructions

1. Trim the tough stems and halve the figs lengthwise.
2. Arrange the figs cut-side up in a small skillet and pour water around the fruit.
3. Cook over medium heat until the figs are tender, about 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
4. To the reddish juice remaining in the skillet, add sugar and, stirring constantly over medium heat for a couple of minutes, reduce until you have a thick syrup. Remove from heat.
5. Place a walnut half in each fig and drizzle with syrup. Serve warm or chilled.