Fig Spread
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Fig spread is the perfect accompaniment to cheese, crackers or even better, slathered on crunchy toast.
Course:
Condiment
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup shallots minced
- 1 lb fresh black figs stemmed and quartered
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
- 2 Tbsp brandy
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small saucepan and add the shallot. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5-8 mins.
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Reduce the heat to med/low and add the remaining ingredients. Continue to cook until figs are soft and jammy and begin to break down, about 10 mins.
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Cool slightly and transfer to a food processor or mini prep and blend for about 30 secs, until relatively smooth.
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Serve with cheese, crackers or crostini.