Fig Honey

Directions

1. 1
   Place a saucer in the freezer for later use.
2. 2
   Cut figs in half and in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Lower heat to a simmer and cook for about an hour or until the liquid is reduced by at least half and the figs are soft.
4. 4
   Drain the figs using a muslin-lined colander over a bowl.
5. 5
   When the figs are cool enough to handle, squeeze to remove as much liquid as you can.
6. 6
   Place the strained liquid into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
7. 7
   Turn down to a simmer and cook for about twenty minutes reducing it further.
8. 8
   Test several drops of hot syrup on the cold saucer for a dense, honey-like consistency.
9. 9
   Pour the fig honey into clean, sterilized, warm jars and use safe canning technique to seal.
10. 10
    This does not include cooling or canning time.