In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine figs, sugar, lemon juice and water. Bring to a boil for a minute or two, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to a simmer, add spices and salt, and continue ...

Every year around this time, I wait for a text from some good friends who have an old, sprawling fig tree in their backyard: “Figs are ripening! Come pick anytime!” And we do. Figs are utterly unlike ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Chef Mark Dommen Yield: 4 ( 1/2-cup) servings. 8 ounces dried figs> 4 ounces dried apricots or dried >plums (or a mixture)> Cut ...

Place oranges, apples, dates and lemon juice in blender or food processor and puree until thick and smooth. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of puree onto center of each of 6 dessert plates. Place ...