Turkish Delight Figs
175g caster sugar
2tbsp Rose Water
2tbsp Orange Blossom water
the juice of 1 lemon
12 ripe figs cut into quarters but leave the bases intact so
that they hold together
In a saucepan on a gentle heat, dissolve the sugar in 150ml
water making stock syrup. Turn the heat up and bring to
the boil. When all the sugar has dissolved add the rose
water, orange blossom water and lemon juice. Simmer for
2 minutes. Arrange the figs in a shallow dish and pour
over the scented stock syrup. Set aside and leave to cool,
basting occasionally. Serve them at room temperature with
chilled yoghurt and a sprinkling of chopped pistachio nuts.
Serves 6