Put this syrup in nice jars as a special gift to share with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla pod, split or 2 tsp vanilla essence
• 500 grams figlets
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 5cm sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 oranges, grated rind and juice

Method

1. Place the figlets, water, sugar, rosemary, vanilla pod or essence and orange rind and juice into a large saucepan and boil gently for 15 minutes until the figlets, the plums and the syrup thickens.
2. Bottle into hot sterilised jars and seal. Label and gift-wrap. Serve with ice cream for a special dessert.