30g whole almonds 8 figs 1 Jar of Barker's Peach and Mango Chutney
120g caster sugar 120ml water 1 cinnamon stick, halved 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp bush honey 1/2 vanilla pod, split in half lengthways A pinch of saffron
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C Put all the ingredients for the syrup into a saucepan, braise for 12-15 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced by two-thirds and thickened Transfer to a tagine, or casserole dish Put into oven, turn heat down to 160°C and leave to cook slowly for two hours
Serve with couscous and thick Greek yoghurt.
This mouth-watering recipe was created by Maria of Titirangi and was a prize-winner in our recent Barker's Winter Warmer Recipe Competition.
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