Spiced Fig-And-Zinfandel Compote

1. 1

   Combine first 5 ingredients in a nonaluminum saucepan, and let stand 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Place a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add coriander seeds and next 5 ingredients, and cook, stirring constantly, until spices are toasted. Transfer spices to a clean coffee grinder and grind until fine. Set aside 1 tablespoon spice mixture. Reserve remaining ground spices for other uses.

3. 3

   Bring fruit mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 35 minutes or until thickened. Add lemon juice, honey, salt, and 1 tablespoon reserved ground spice mixture to fruit mixture; cool.

4. 4

   Note: We prefer toasted and freshly ground whole spices, but you can substitute prepared ground spices in the following proportions: 3/4 teaspoon coriander, 3/4 teaspoon fennel, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon clove, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.