Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote

Red pepper flakes add a surprisingly spicy twist to this typically sweet fig topping and it’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite cheese and a glass, or two, of wine.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup sliced dried figs
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch salt

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    25 mins

Directions

  1. Heat figs, red wine, sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until wine is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 162 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.5 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Sodium: 70 mg

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