Figs Cooked in Milk

(Sütlü Yemiş - Aydın - Aegean Region)

Ingredients:
250g (1⁄2 lb) dried Turkish figs, wash, soak in hot water for about 15 minutes, drain and cut off the stems
1 cup milk
1 cup 2% cream
1⁄2 cup sugar

Garnish:
1⁄4 cup walnuts, crumbled
Cinnamon, optional

Directions:
Cut the figs into bite size. Place the sugar, milk and cream in a large pot and stir at medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved. When the milk is warm, add the figs and cook until soft.

Serve warm or chilled with crumbled walnuts and cinnamon.