Ingredients
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2 lbs fresh figs, washed
1 quart water
4 lbs sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 cup dark rum or 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
3 cups pecans (or nuts of choice) or 3 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped (or nuts of choice)
Preparation
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Place figs and water in 2 batches in a blender and blend till semi smooth but still chunky.
Place in a heavy bottom pot with sugar and spices.
Bring to a rolling boil at 225\u00b0F using a candy thermometer for 20 minutes. Stirring almost constantly so not to burn or to boil over. Add nuts and continue stirring for 5 more minutes.
Turn off heat and add carefully dark rum stirring.
All the stirring over this heavenly scented syrup is so worth it and you get a facial too! ;).
Pour into sterile jars place clean lids and process for 10 minutes.
Store out of light. Refrigerate once opened.
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