Fig Compote

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the figs and discard the stem ends.
2. 2
   Add in a pan and cover with sugar.
3. 3
   Make sure the figs don't fall apart.
4. 4
   Swirl in the water and simmer over low-medium heat gently so that the figs don't fall apart.
5. 5
   I simmered with with an otoshibuta or drop lid made with a scrunched up aluminum foil with several holes poked in it.
6. 6
   This also helps remove any scum from the surface.
7. 7
   When there's almost no moisture left and it has taken on a syrupy consistency, it's done.
8. 8
   Transfer to a storage container.
9. 9
   It will keep for a while in the refrigerator!
10. 10
    Add to plain yogurt instead of jam, mix the fig into the yogurt and enjoy.
11. 11
    It's pretty sweet, so one fig is enough!