Fried figs with ricotta

Heat 3 cups of water, sugar, honey, strips of orange peel and grated zest in a large ka Ingredients:

• sugar - 1/2 cup
• honey - 1/2 cup
• orange peel - 1 piece (4 strips of orange peel (7 cm each), plus 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel)
• dried figs - 24 pieces
• Ricotta - 1 cup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Heat 3 cups of water, sugar, honey, strips of orange peel and grate the zest in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and honey dissolve, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the figs, cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Gently lay the figs on the plate with a noise. Increase the heat and bring the syrup to a boil. Cook until the syrup thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Return to a pan of figs and gently mix with syrup. Put 1/4 cup ricotta into each of the 4 bowls. Divide the figs among the bowls and pour the syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

Servings: 4