Fig and Honey Spread for Challah

A delicious cinnamon-scented citrus fig and honey spread for challah.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups finely chopped dried California figs
2 naval oranges, finely chopped or ground
1 cup sweet red wine
1 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture is thick and jam-like. Cool and store in refrigerator until needed. Spread on sliced challah, toasted bagels, etc.

Makes about 1 quart, depending on the size of the oranges.

Recipe provided courtesy of the California Fig Advisory Board.