fig compote

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. 1

   peel the orange and cut into sections over a bowl.

2. 2

   squeeze the sections to release the juice, add figs and sugar.

3. 3

   let it stand for 10 minutes in a medium saucepan, add the fruit and remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   discard the thyme and cool.