Fig Syrup
Makes 1/3 cup
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh or preserved figs
1/4 cup water
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, figs, and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl. Let cool completely; refrigerate until ready to use.