Fig leaves syrup

Here’s an easy recipe for a fig leaves syrup, which could be used for sodas, cocktails, or drizzled over desserts. The syrup has an amazing taste of figs!

Ingredients:

15 fig leaves

2 litres water

4 cups white or brown sugar

Juice of 4 lemons

Fresh mint / lemon balm / pineapple sage leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

Clean the fig leaves well. Bring the water to a boil, add the leaves and lemon juice, cover, and simmer for 45–60 minutes.
Remove the leaves. You should have around 5 cups (1.25 L) of liquid left due to evaporation.
Add sugar and simmer for 15 minutes.
Store in the fridge, or use the water bath canning method to preserve it in jars.

Caution: if you're allergic to latex, it's best to avoid figs and fig leaves altogether.