INGREDIENTS

36 oz. (6½ cups) Piloncillos (unrefined sugar, usually in the shape of a cone, that can be found in Mexican markets. Brown sugar can be substituted.) 
1 piece Sugar Cane (8") 
2  Cinnamon Sticks 
16 oz. (2 cups) Water  
12 Whole Cloves  
1 small Nutmeg Pod, cut into quarters 
.5 tsp.  Allspice Berries 
1 large  Orange , quartered 
Half a Lemon  
4.75 oz. (1 cup) Dried Figs  
7 oz. (1 cup) Granulated Sugar  

DIRECTIONS

1.) Place all ingredients in a large stockpot. Heat over medium heat and cook for one hour or until syrupy. Strain into a large metal bowl and set aside until ready to use.