Fig-Anise Compote
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From EatingWell: November/December 2010Cook the figs in this compote down until they can be spread with a knife or spoon. The compote is equally delicious as a condiment on a cheese plate, as an accompaniment for roast pork or as a spread on toast. If you’re giving this as a gift, include a card with serving suggestions.
About 6 cups | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 pounds dried Mission figs, trimmed and chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey or lightly packed brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons aniseed or 3 whole star anise
Preparation
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add figs, water, honey (or brown sugar) and aniseed (or star anise). Bring to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a simmer, until the figs are starting to fall apart, 2 to 2 1/4 hours.
- Let cool. Remove star anise, if using, and spoon the compote into airtight containers; refrigerate.
Nutrition
Per 2-tablespoon serving : 56 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 14 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 15 mg Sodium; 122 mg Potassium
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fruit
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 weeks.