Figs In Brandy Recipe

Ingredients

• Fresh ripe figs – 2 pounds, washed and halved
• Sugar – 1 cup, granulated for sweetness and syrup consistency
• Brandy – 1 ½ cups, preferably a high-quality aged brandy for rich flavor
• Water – 1 cup, to help dissolve the sugar and create the syrup base
• Lemon zest – from 1 lemon, for a bright citrus note
• Cinnamon stick – 1 large, to infuse warm spice
• Cloves – 3 whole, adding subtle aromatic depth
• Vanilla bean – 1 split lengthwise, optional for a hint of vanilla richness