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This condiment goes well with Stilton cheese or smoked meats. It also makes a great dessert when topped with yogurt or crème fraîche. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr Ingredients:
2 (3- by 1/2-inch strips) fresh lemon zest |
1 (1 1/2-inch) cinnamon stick |
6 black peppercorns |
1 1/2 cups dry red wine |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 cup dried figs (1/2 lb; preferably calimyrna), trimmed and each fig cut lengthwise into 3 slices |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Tie zest, cinnamon, and peppercorns together in a cheesecloth bag. Bring wine, water, sugar, and cheesecloth bag to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Add figs and simmer, covered, until soft and plump, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag and stir lemon juice into fig mixture. Cool at least 1 hour, then serve warm or at room temperature.
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