Figs Caramelized in Grape Sauce

Name: Figs Caramelized in Grape Sauce (Compot-e anjir)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes: 4 half-pint jars
Ingredients: fresh mint; ¼ cup ground pistachios (optional); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 vanilla bean or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cinnamon stick (4 inches); 1 cup water; 2 green cardamom pods, crushed; 2 pounds green or yellow figs (firm, seedless and fresh); 1 cup grape molasses

Compot-e anjir

Preparation info

Makes:
4 half-pint
jars

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

From Persia to Napa

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2015

About

Ingredients

2 pounds green or yellow figs (firm, seedless and fresh)
1 cup grape molasses

Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F. Wash the figs, do not remove the stems. Arrange on a non-reactive baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and drizzle over the figs.
Cover and