Fig Filling

Name: Fig Filling
Ingredients: 3 cups roughly chopped dried Calimyrna figs (about 1 pound); 1/4 cup honey; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground pepper

January 24, 2012

For best results, use moist, plump dried figs.

Ingredients

3 cups roughly chopped dried Calimyrna figs (about 1 pound)

1/4 cup honey

1 cup red wine

1 cup water

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon finely ground pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a nonstick frying pan, and cook over low heat, stirring often, until reduced to a thick paste, 10 to 15 minutes. After mixture cools, pulse until smooth in food processor. Spread mixture on a baking sheet to cool. Filling can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using.

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