Balsamic Fig Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh figs, preferably Black Mission, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces 

1/3 cup red wine 

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste 

Pinch of salt 

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

1/2 teaspoon sugar 

1 sprig fresh thyme 

Preparation

Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, 20 to 30 minutes.

Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig. Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.

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