Small dried figs marinated in spices & orange

150 gr of dried “figs” (small fluffy figs)

35 cl of water

50 gr of sugar

1 orange

4 cardamom pods

1-star anise (star anise)

½ vanilla pod

10 cl of cooked wine (or port or cognac or rum…)

Remove the zest from the orange with a grater or zester.

In a saucepan, pour the water, sugar, cooked wine, orange zest, and spices. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes.

Put the fire down.

Add the figs and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Remove from fire. Let cool and store in the refrigerator.

Wait 24 hours before tasting.

It keeps for about 1 week.

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