Best Sweet And Spicy Fig Compote Recipes

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FIG COMPOTE



Fig Compote image

Fig Compote is a simple to make fruit spread. It compliments savory foods like Pork, cheeses, flatbreads and panini.

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Appetizer     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 lbs Fresh Figs
2 Cups Sugar
1 Lemon (juiced and finely grated zest)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomedsaucepan, combine the figs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.Bring to a simmer overmedium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1hour, stirring occasionally.While figs are cooking,prepare the jars After cooking the figmixture for 1 hour, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, makingsure the tip of the thermometer doesn't touch the pan's bottom, and continuesimmering, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. When the mixturegets quite thick, begin to stir constantly to keep it from scorching.Fill the prepared jarswith the hot fig jam mixture

SWEET AND SPICY FIG COMPOTE



Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote image

Red pepper flakes add a surprisingly spicy twist to this typically sweet fig topping and it's the perfect accompaniment to your favorite cheese and a glass, or two, of wine.

Provided by helloooangie

Categories     Spicy Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sliced dried figs
1 cup red wine
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat figs, red wine, sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until wine is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.5 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

FIG COMPOTE



Fig Compote image

Pair this fruity, sweet-tart compote with the rich short ribs. It is also great with roast pork and chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dried Turkish figs, stemmed
1/4 cup sugar
Zest and juice from 1 navel orange
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring figs, sugar, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook, partially covered, until figs are tender and liquid is reduced, 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid is syrupy, 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g

BOURBON FIG COMPOTE



Bourbon Fig Compote image

A sweet and tangy compote that is excellently paired with a blue cheese or Brie. Serve with crackers.

Provided by James Ryan Schubert

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces dried Mission figs, diced
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup bourbon whiskey
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine figs, sugar, whiskey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 30 minutes. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

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