Fig Spread

A lovely sweet spread which can be used in sandwiches and as an accompaniment to a cheese platter. 

Ingredients:
Fills a 200ml jar

• 280g dried figs
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Cut figs into small pieces. In a medium saucepan, combine figs with sugar and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until most of liquid has evaporated and figs are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife, about 20 minutes. 

Transfer mixture to a food processor, add lemon juice and puree until smooth (add up to 1/4 cup additional water, if needed, to thin to desired consistency). Store in a sterilised jar. 

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