Figs and Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups dried figs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon orange zest and juice from 1 small orange or 3 tablespoons of orange juice

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange zest and juice from orange. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Add figs and simmer. Cook until syrup has become thick and figs are soft.