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

Step 2: Step 1

Sterilise your jars using a dishwasher, or by placing them in a preheated oven at 110 ºC for at least 15 mins.
Put the teabag in the pint glass and fill with boiling water. Set aside to stew for at least 10 mins.
zest the orange skin into a bowl

Step 3: Step 2

Place the figs in a pan and squeeze in the orange juice
Add the orange rind, cinammon stick and tea,
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10-15 mins.

Step 4: Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, remove the figs and place to one side
Add the sugar to the tea and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Then boil quickly for 2 mins until thick and syrupy.