Name: Fig-Walnut Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Sauces
Ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 cups chopped dried figs, preferably Black Mission variety; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 to 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind (from 1 large orange)

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Ingredients

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon butter

1-1/2 cups chopped dried figs, preferably Black Mission variety

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 to 3/4 cup water

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons grated orange rind (from 1 large orange)

Instructions

Heat maple syrup and butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add figs, walnuts, ½ cup water, orange juice, and rind. Heat through and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. The topping should have a syrupy texture; if needed, add an additional ¼ cup water or more. Spoon over pancakes. Keep refrigerated 5 to 7 days.