Red Wine Fig Brownies

Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray an 8 x 8 baking dish really well with unflavored cooking spray. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and salt together in a bowl and set it aside. Then fill a small pot about halfway with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Combine the chocolate, fig jam, butter and milk in a heat proof bowl and place it over the simmering water to form a double boiler. Let it all melt together completely and become shiny, stirring it often with a heatproof spatula or spoon. Take it off the heat when it all smooth and melted and let it cool for a few minutes.

Set up a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat the sugar and eggs thoroughly together in its bowl. Pour in the melted chocolate and fig jam mixture next and let it get mixed in completely. Then pour in the red wine. Finally, turn the speed to low and slowly add in the dry ingredients until you have a thick, luscious batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until completely baked through. Use a toothpick inserted in the center to test it. Let them cool completely, then cut into 16 equal brownies. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until you need them! They’ll keep for a few days.