Need a way to jazz up a ham and cheese or other type of lunch sandwich with a naturally sweet, healthful spread? Try making some homemade fig spread.

Fig jam can be found in upscale grocery stores and is delicious. But for a quick sandwich fix, a fig spread is easy to make and tasty to eat. It’s sweetness pairs well with ham or proscuitto and a sharp cheese to make an irresistible sandwich combination.

To make your fig spread, simply take some whole dried figs and cut into quarters: [more]