Northwest Chunky Fig and Pear Sauce

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Northwest Chunky Fig and Pear Sauce

Cheese boards or sandwiches benefit from this chunky fig and pear sauce. Or, try serving a side of this pear sauce with chicken or pork for an easy garnish.

Course: Cheese Plates, Holidays

Keyword: Fig and Pear, Pear Sauce

Servings: servings

Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs Bosc Pears or Northwest d'Anjou (or combination), firm, ripe
9 ounces Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs
1/2 cup orange juice or white wine (savory variation only)
1/8 tsp salt
4 tbsp brown sugar or honey

Instructions

Peel and core pears; cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Remove stems and cut figs into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine pears, figs, juice and salt in large, heavy saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 to 35 minutes or until fruit is tender but still holds its shape; stir occasionally. Stir in brown sugar and flavoring, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Flavoring: Classic Cinnamon-Clove: Stir in 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. -Ginger - Five Spice: Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger and 1/8 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Seasoning (optional). -Savory White Wine and Thyme: Use white wine instead of juice. Sauté 1/4 cup chopped shallots in 1 tablespoon butter until soft. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon dry thyme leaves.

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