Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

* 1 lb Fresh figs -- preferably Black Mission chopped
* 1/3 c Red wine
* 1 tb Balsamic vinegar
* 1 pn Salt
* 1/8 ts Freshly ground pepper
* 1/2 ts Sugar
* 1 Sprig fresh thyme


Instructions:

Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Cover; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook partially covered until fruit has broken down about 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig. Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.