Mary's Fig Butter

6 cups figs with stems removed
3/4 cups of white wine or white grape juice.  I used a muscato
3/4 cup honey
1/2 T lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinammon

1)  Put all the above into a crockpot (2 qt or larger) and cook on high for 2 hours.
2) Remove and hand mash or use a food processor to mash the figs up.  I use my ninja
3) Return to crockpot, with lid slighty ajar so steam can escape, cook on low for another 6 - 8 hours.  Stir occassionally to keep from sticking.
4) Put in prepared jars and seal.

Makes 4 oz jars

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Gina's Brisket Rub

This makes enough for a 5 lb brisket.

1/4 cup Smoked Hungarian Paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tsp cayenne (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons Adams Reserve All Purpose Rub (this is salt, coarse ground pepper and garlic)
1/2 tsp roasted garlic powder
1/4 cup

Mix all of this together in small bowl.  Rub to completely cover your brisket.