Figpote

• 12 figs (not too big)
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups freshly made Earl Grey or green tea
• 1/3 cup honey

1. Preheat the oven to 275F and put your sterilized jars (see p. 152) inside to heat.
2. Wash the figs and remove any hard, twiggy bits of stembut do not cut right back to the flesh, as this risks splitting the skin.
3. Put the orange juice, tea, and honey into a pan and gently heat to a simmer to make a syrup.
4. Add the figs and cook gently for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
5. Using a slotted spoon, take out the figs and carefully pack them into the hot jars.
6. It may be a bit of a squash, but figs quite like this.
7. Return the filled jars to the oven to keep warmit is important to keep the jars as hot as possible to create a successful seal.
8. Bring the fruit syrup to a boil and boil for 6 to 7 minutes to reduce it in volume.
9. Stand the jars on a wooden surface or newspaper and pour the hot syrup over the figs, filling the jars to the brim.
10. Seal immediately with lids, clips, or screw-bands.
11. Leave undisturbed for 24 hours, then check that the seal is secure (see p. 158).
12. Use within 1 year.

figs, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly made, honey

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/figpote-389445 (may not work)