Green Figs in Syrup

• 1 kg (2 lb) young green figs
• 875 g (1¾

Choose small, unblemished, slightly underripe figs. Wash them carefully. You can leave them unpeeled if they have perfect skins.

Trim their stems, leaving only a little part.

Boil the sugar and water together with the lemon juice for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Soak the figs in this syrup overnight. The following day, bring day, bring to the boil and simmer until the