Spoon Sweets: Figs

In the UK, apart from a few exceptions, figs tend to stay on the tree past August and into the autumn without ever ripening. These figs are perfect for spoon sweet-making and allow us to make good use of something considered inedible. Once transformed by the candying process these figs are truly wonderful, especially combined with a tart homemade Greek yoghurt. Ripe figs are very delicate and deliciously sweet in their own right so you do not want to make this recipe with them. You will end