Fig Leaf Syrup

Fig Leaf Syrup

600 g rock sugar	Wash fig leaves well, rubbing the hairy surfaces of each together. Add the leaves to boiling water and boil for 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Remove the leaves. Add the rock sugar and let it melt in the liquid on a low fire. Boil the liquid down until it becomes syrupy (approx. 20 minutes).  Let the syrup cool before bottling.
750ml water
10 fig leaves