Orange & Fig Spread

The sweet dried figs and sour orange juice in this Orange & Fig Spread go well together. This spread is very flexible and can be used on toast, crackers, or as a topping for desserts. It doesn't have any sugar, gluten, or dairy, so you can add it to your pantry without feeling bad about it.

Ingredients:

• 6 large dried figs
• 1 orange juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Put orange juice, orange zest, water, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan

Then add the dried figs

Over medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a boil

Then, lower the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the figs get soft

Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit

Put the mixture in a food processor or blender and blend it until it is smooth

If the spread is too thick, add a little more water until it's the type of spread you want

Move the spread to a clean jar or container after mixing it, and let it cool completely before sealing it

You can keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks