Peppery Fig and Cider Compote

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups apple cider 
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns black crushed
• 8 ounces figs dried stemmed
• 6 inch orange zest 
• 6 servings ricotta cheese fresh
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 1  bay leaves 

Equipment

Directions

1. Cut figs into 1-inch pieces. Boil cider with figs and remaining ingredients, uncovered, until it is slightly syrupy and figs are plump, about 20 minutes.
2. Serve warm or at room temperature.