Saffron Scented Fresh Figs With Cinnamon and Honey

Ingredients

• 50 g white sugar
• saffron (1 large pinch)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 8 fresh figs, cut in half lengthways
• 150 g thick Greek yogurt, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Place 300ml cold water, the sugar, saffron, cinnamon stick and honey in a large pan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil gently and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the syrup has reduced slightly.

2. 2

   Add the figs and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.

3. 3

   Serve the figs warm with the yogurt and drizzled with the saffron syrup.

4. 4

   Serving tip - Stir the yogurt into the cooled syrup for an extra creamy sauce, or serve chilled with ice cream.