Figs In Balsamic Caramel Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

11 oz dried figs
1 cup caster sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 None bay leaf
1 tsp whole cloves
1 None cinnamon stick
None None Blue cheese and oat biscuits, to serve

Preparation

Place figs in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand overnight; drain.
Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan on low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; cook, without stirring, for 10 mins, until sugar has begun to caramelize and mixture is golden. Remove from heat.
Standing back to prevent steam scorching, add 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Stir in vinegar. Return to medium heat; stir until smooth. Add drained figs, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon; simmer for 10 mins.
Remove figs with a slotted spoon. Heat syrup on high heat. Boil for 15-20 mins, until reduced by about one-third and thickened (make sure it doesn't burn). Pour syrup over figs. Serve figs with blue cheese and biscuits.