Dried figs cooked with honey, lemon peel and sweet spices make a versatile compote.

Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Dried Fig, Honey and Spice Compote

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
5 strips lemon peel
1 McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Stick
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cardamom, Ground
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground
1 pound dried figs, halved
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

1. Bring honey, water, lemon peel and spices to boil in medium saucepan. Add figs; cover and simmer 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

2. Serve figs with syrup as a topping for ice cream, on a cheese plate, as an appetizer or a side dish. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.

Print full Recipe

Print full Recipe | 4x6 | 3x5

You may also enjoy...

Recipes that use McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Stick