Saffron Scented Fresh Figs With Cinnamon And Honey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

50 g white sugar
saffron (1 large pinch)
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons honey
8 fresh figs, cut in half lengthways
150 g thick Greek yogurt, to serve

Preparation

Place 300ml cold water, the sugar, saffron, cinnamon stick and honey in a large pan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil gently and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the syrup has reduced slightly.
Add the figs and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Serve the figs warm with the yogurt and drizzled with the saffron syrup.
Serving tip - Stir the yogurt into the cooled syrup for an extra creamy sauce, or serve chilled with ice cream.