Categories: Fruits 
      Yield: 5 servings 
  
     20    California dried figs 
      3 c  Cold water 
      1 tb Light molasses 
      2 ts Powdered ginger 
    1/2 c  Sugar 
  
  Place figs and water in saucepan.  Bring to hard boil, then lower heat and 
  simmer.  Cover figs and cook for 20 minutes.  Add molasses, ginger and 
  sugar.  Stir gently in order to avoid breaking figs.  Simmer for 15 
  minutes more or until figs are plumped and tender.  Serves 5 or 6. 
  Wonderful with ham, pork, chicken, steak or roast beef! 
   
  Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs 
  Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board 
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias