Gingered Figs

I'm on a fig rampage!!! But seriously, these are yummy!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 20  dried figs
• 1 1⁄2 cups cold water
• 1  tablespoon light molasses
• 2  teaspoons powdered ginger
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

Directions

1. Place figs and water in saucepan.
2. Bring to hard boil, then lower heat and simmer.
3. Cover figs and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Add molasses, ginger and sugar.
5. Stir gently in order to avoid breaking figs.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes more or until figs are plumped and tender.
7. Wonderful with meat or on their own!
8. Makes 5 to 6 servings.