Fresh or dried figs are a delish addition to any meal, but especially when simmered into a sweet-savory condiment. This compote recipe features dried figs but you can use fresh figs when in season.

The recipe calls for figs, apricots and golden raisins ... Prunes would work well, as would chopped dried pears, for example. You could serve this compote warm or at room temperature with pancakes ...

Dried figs are fragrant ... Add some apricots and you will have a cranberry-apricot-fig compote. If you want to add a little kick to your sauce, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes.

figs, or raisins. However, going for homemade dried fruits or those sold per weight normally results in better flavor. You can also enhance your compote by adding small quantities of dried ...

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine figs, sugar, lemon juice and water ... base in small bowls and top with the compote. Leftovers will keep for 3-5 days in an airtight container ...