Name: Fig and Grape Preserves
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 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

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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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