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Fig Compote

Enozia
This easy fig compote is the perfect way to use up some extra figs. Use it as a quick breakfast spread, on a cheese board or just as an accompaniment.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 fresh figs
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Wash, pat dry and chop the figs into quarters.
  • Transfer them to a saucepan over medium heat with the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Add honey and give it a quick mix.
  • Add a splash of water if needed and let the figs cook down and soften. This should take 10-15 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt and vanilla to bring out the flavors. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until the compote thickens.

Notes

If you want a smoother, less chunky consistency, you can chop up the figs into smaller pieces before you cook them down.
You can also use the back of your spoon or a potato masher to slightly mash up the figs while they're cooking. This way you get a nice spreadable consistency.
Use a heavy bottomed pan to make the compote and keep the heat medium-low at all times, so that it doesn't end up burning.
If you find that the compote is getting too thick while cooking, you can add a splash of water (or even orange juice) to loosen it up and get it to the right, spreadable consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.4mg
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