Fig, Nut And Rum Syrup

• 2 lbs fresh figs, washed
• 1 quart water
• 4 lbs sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1/2 cup dark rum or 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
• 3 cups pecans (or nuts of choice) or 3 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped (or nuts of choice)

1. Place figs and water in 2 batches in a blender and blend till semi smooth but still chunky.
2. Place in a heavy bottom pot with sugar and spices.
3. Bring to a rolling boil at 225u0b0F using a candy thermometer for 20 minutes. Stirring almost constantly so not to burn or to boil over. Add nuts and continue stirring for 5 more minutes.
4. Turn off heat and add carefully dark rum stirring.
5. All the stirring over this heavenly scented syrup is so worth it and you get a facial too! ;).
6. Pour into sterile jars place clean lids and process for 10 minutes.
7. Store out of light. Refrigerate once opened.

fresh figs, water, sugar, cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger, dark rum, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fig-nut-and-rum-syrup-253192 (may not work)