California fig-apple compote

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Baking apples
6California dried figs
1Lemon; sliced
1cupBrown sugar
1cupWater
6Whole cloves
1Cinnamon stick

Directions

Bring sugar and water to a boil. Add lemon rind and spices. Core apples and place in baking dish or skillet. Place figs around and between apples. Pour spiced syrup over all and cover. Bake or simmer gently, basting occasionally, until apples are tender and syrup thickened. Then serve each apple topped with a plump juicy fig, to 6 lucky people.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias