1 - 1 Prepare the Figs Cut off the hard bits of stalk and then cut the figs in half length ways.

2 - 2 Place the figs in a small frying pan / saute pan with the cut side face up and add the water around them.

3 - 3 Cooking Leave the figs on a medium heat to cook through, once they become soft remove them from the pan and place onto a serving dish.

4 - This will take around 10 - 15 minutes.

5 - 4 Prepare the Syrup In the pan there will be a red water juice left from the figs.

6 - Add the sugar while remaining on a medium heat.

7 - Stir continuously for a couple of minutes until the juice has turned to a thick syrup.

8 - Remove from the heat.

9 - 5 Serving Push one half of walnut into every fig and then drizzle the syrup over the top.

10 - 6 Serve warm or cooled.