Fig and Grape Preserves Recipe

Fig and Grape Preserves Recipe

  • 3 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup diced dried Calimyrna figs (about 5 ounces)
  • 1 cup Zinfandel or other dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  1. Place first 5 ingredients in medium sauce-pan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to medium; simmer until liquid is reduced to syrup, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.)
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