Sweet Fig Compote

Submitted by VeggiesByCandlelight

"This fig preserve .. with its deep, sophisticated flavor .. is perfect for any time of the year"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: cup
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup dried mission figs, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dried golden raisin, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dried pears, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (** a vegan option would be brown rice syrup or coconut sugar)

directions

1. In a small pot over medium-low heat, combine water, figs, raisins, pears and salt.
2. Cook until reduced to a jam consistency (~ 20-30 min).
3. Add the vanilla, lemon juice and brown rice syrup . and cook 3-4 min longer.
4. Use an immersion blender . or a few pulses in your food processor . to make a thick paste-like spread.