Fig Vinaigrette

• ⅔ cup chopped dried figs
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup

In a saucepan, combine ⅓ cup of the figs with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the figs are soft, about 5 minutes. Cool.

Pour the fig mixture into a blender or food processor and purée. Transfer to a medium bowl. Whisk in the wine, apple juice, thyme, mustard seeds, shallot, vinegar, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in th