APPLE COBBLER WITH POACHED DRIED FIGS

Steps:

• In a non-reactive saucepan, combine figs, red wine, and 4 T honey.
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until figs are soft and wine is mostly absorbed/evaporated.
• Set aside to cool a bit.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Peel, core, and slice apples into big bowl.
• Add spices, sugar, flour, and 3 T butter, cut into small pieces.
• Combine well, then add figs and any remaining liquid.
• Combine again.
• Butter a 8x11 baking dish, and pile fruit mixture into it.
• Smooth top and bake, covered with a piece of tin foil, for about 30 minutes, or until apples are partially cooked.
• Prepare topping: Rub together flour, butter, salt and brown sugar.
• Combine with granola or oats until a coarse mixture is formed.
• Remove baking dish from oven, and spread topping mix evenly over the fruit.
• Return to oven and cook, uncovered, for another 30 minutes or until the topping is slightly browned and the house smells wonderful.