Spiced Fig Compote

Makes 8 servings

1 (6-inch) strip orange peel
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice
2 cardamom seeds, broken
4 whole cloves
1 cup Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Calimyrna Figs
1 cup Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Mission Figs

In saucepan, combine orange peel, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice, cardamom seeds and cloves. Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes. Add figs; simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 184; Protein 1g; Fat 0g; Carbohydrate 45g; sodium 1mg; Dietary Fiber 5g.

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