Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.