Categories: Sauces, Desserts 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
     16    California dried figs 
      2 c  Maple syrup 
      2 c  Water 
  
  With scissors, snip stems from figs.  Cut them into small bits, place in 
  saucepan with syrup and water.  Place over heat, bring to boil, lower to 
  simmer and cook gently until figs are tender and sauce is slightly 
  thickened, about 15 minutes.  Wonderful sauce eon ice cream and Angel cake, 
  on ice cream alone, on pancakes, waffles or over hot biscuits.  Serves 6-8. 
   
  Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs 
  Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board 
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias