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    Saffron and Cinnamon Figs

    Sweet, plump Turkish figs are available throughout September and October and make a refreshing dessert.

    • Preparation time: 5 minutes
    • Cooking time: 10 minutes
    • Total time: 15 minutes 15 minutes

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 50g granulated sugar
    • 1 large pinch of saffron
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 tsp Greek honey
    • 4-8 Waitrose fresh figs, cut in half lengthways
    • 150g tub Total 0% Fat Free Greek Yoghurt, to serve

    Method

    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 5 minutes.
    2. Add the figs and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
    3. Serve the figs warm with the yogurt and drizzled with the saffron syrup.

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    Cook's tips

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

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