Turkish Spiced Figs with Walnuts

Rinse the dried figs thoroughly under cold water. If the figs are very hard, you can soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before rinsing.

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed figs, 1.5 cups of water, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the figs are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, creating a syrupy consistency.

Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves from the saucepan. Let the figs cool slightly in their syrup.

Divide the warm or room-temperature figs among four small serving bowls. Sprinkle generously with chopped walnuts. Drizzle with rosewater, if desired, just before serving.