Earl Grey Infused Figs

This is an entry for the 2011 Can It! Challenge. If you like it, I hope you will consider voting!

For this contest, I wanted to offer instructables that have a decidely British flavour to them. In this one I am utilising fragrant Earl Grey tea to create a delicious syrup for the figs. It is excellent served with natural yoghurt or even over vanilla ice-cream.

Step 1: Ingredients and equipment

Equipment

• big saucepan with lid
• jars
• wooden spoon
• pint glass
• slotted spoon

Ingredients

• 125ml / 4 floz / 1/2 cup brandy
• 140g / 5oz granulated sugar
• 1 cinammon stick
• zest and juice of one orange
• 1 earl grey tea bag
• 450g / 1lb ready to eat dried figs