fig compote

this tastes wonderful with gorgonzola cheese.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  orange
• 1⁄2 lb black mission fig, chopped
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 3  sprigs thyme, wrapped in
•  cheesecloth
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. peel the orange and cut into sections over a bowl.
2. squeeze the sections to release the juice, add figs and sugar.
3. let it stand for 10 minutes in a medium saucepan, add the fruit and remaining ingredients.
4. bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
5. discard the thyme and cool.