Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2        tablespoons  sugar
  1                cup  dry red wine
     1/2      teaspoon  grated lemon rind
     1/2           cup  water
  2          teaspoons  cornstarch -- or arrowroot powder
  4          teaspoons  water
  2               cups  sliced plums
  1                cup  fresh sliced figs

Preparation:

Combine the sugar, wine, lemon rind, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Combine the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the 4 teaspoons water. Add to the syrup. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Pour the syrup over the plums and figs and refrigerate for several hours before serving. 6 servings/Serving size: 1/2 cup

Nutritional Information:

469 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 77g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 156mg Sodium