Fig and Bourbon Compote

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 2/3 cup bourbon
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 10 ounce dried Mission figlets (about 2 cups), halved
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation

1. 1. Combine cider, bourbon, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Stir in figlets, and let stand 10 minutes.
2. 2. Bring figlet mixture to a simmer; cook 10 minutes or until figlets are soft. Transfer figlets to a medium bowl using a slotted spoon. Simmer liquid until thickened and reduced by half (about 4 minutes). Pour liquid over figlets. Serve warm, or store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
3. 3. Beat cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Serve over compote.