Figs Poached In Port

Name: Figs Poached In Port
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup ruby port; 4 thin slices of lemon; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 8 dried plump black Mission figs, halved lengthwise

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These poached figs make a delicious accompaniment to cakes and ice creams. Double the recipe to use them as a dessert on their own or served with butter cookies. Beautiful Desserts

By Victor Scargle

September 2000

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup ruby port
4 thin slices of lemon
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
8 dried plump black Mission figs, halved lengthwise

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Add the port, lemon slices, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the figs, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly and remove the lemon slices, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean from the syrup.

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Make Ahead

The poached figs can be refrigerated in the port syrup for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature.

Serve With

Cinnamon Financiers with Figs.

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