Fig Spread

By pksites

Spread for Pioneer Woman Prosciutto Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (10 oz) dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces (about 1 3/4 cups)
• 3 tblsp sugar
• 1 tblsp fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine figs with sugar and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; 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. Puree until smooth (add up to 1/4 cup additional water, if needed, to thin to desired consistency).