Ingredients: • One 8-ounce package Calimyrna figs, stemmed and chopped • 1 3/4 cups water • 3 tablespoons sugar • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions: Delicious with blue cheeses, Brie, and Camembert. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the figs, water, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the figs are soft. Transfer to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl or ramekin and stir in the lemon juice. MAKES 1 1/4 CUPS