Fig Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/4 pound firm, ripe figs, stemmed, halved

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot; stir to coat. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Add red wine and next 6 ingredients. Increase heat to medium-high; simmer until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Add figs; stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until figs are soft but hold their shape, 10-15 minutes, depending on ripeness of figs. Transfer to a jar. Let cool. Cover and chill.