Fig Spread

Photo: flickr user Mary Witzig

Ingredients

1/2 pound dried figs

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

1/4 cup port

1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice (or ¼ cup lemon juice with 1 tablespoon su

Preparation

Chop the figs into quarter. Put them in a large bowl and cover with the liquids. Soak the figs in these liquids for at least 24 hours. Drain the liquid except for a few tablespoons. Blend figs and remaining liquid in a food processor until it is a thick paste.