Name: Rose-infused figs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped; 1 teaspoon rosewater; 3 firm ripe figs, halved; almond bread, to serve; double cream, to serve; dried rose petals, to serve

Ingredients

1/2 cup caster sugar

1/4 cup water

1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

1 teaspoon rosewater

3 firm ripe figs, halved

almond bread, to serve

double cream, to serve

dried rose petals, to serve

Method

1.In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, vanilla bean and rosewater. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and bring to boil. Remove from heat.

2.Place figs in a small heatproof bowl. Pour over hot syrup and allow to cool.

3.Serve figs with almond bread, a dollop of cream, dried rose petals and a drizzle of syrup.

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