SC - poached figs in spiced honey syrup

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This sure looks medieval to me so I am passing it along.
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 POACHED FIGS IN SPICED HONEY SYRUP 
 M.S. Milliken & S. Feniger, Food TV
 
 3 cups water 
 1/2 cup sugar 
 1/2 cup honey 
 12 allspice berries 
 12 cloves 
 12 juniper berries 
 12 fresh slightly unripe figs 
 Fresh mint sprigs 
 
 Combine water, sugar and honey in heavy large skillet. Stir over low heat
 until sugar and honey dissolve. Add allspice, cloves and juniper berries.
 Bring to simmer. Add figs, cover and simmer until figs are just tender,
 about 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to bowl. Chill until
 cold. 
 
 Bring cooking liquid to boil. Boil until reduced to syrup consistency,
 about 5 minutes. Strain. Cool. 
 
 Arrange figs in dessert goblets. Drizzle syrup over. Garnish with mint and
 serve. 
 
 
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