Vanilla-Poached Figs with British Cheese

Ingredients:

8 fresh figs, halved
300ml water
100g caster sugar
2 tsp Vanilla Mart Extract
Zest of 1 orange
Selection of British cheeses (such as mature Cheddar, Stilton, or goat’s cheese)

Method:

• Combine water, sugar, orange zest and Vanilla Mart Extract in a saucepan.
• Bring to a gentle simmer until the sugar dissolves.
• Add figs and poach for 8–10 minutes until tender.
• Remove figs and allow the syrup to reduce slightly.
• Serve figs with the cheeses and drizzle with the vanilla-infused syrup.