Name: Fresh Figs and Plums in Manzanilla
Ingredients: 1 cup manzanilla or other dry sherry; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 imported bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon minced lemon zest; 8 fresh black figs, stemmed and quartered; 6 plums, quartered; 1/4 cup crème fraîche

Fresh Figs and Plums in Manzanilla — Photo: © Quentin Bacon

Yield:

Ingredients

1 cup manzanilla or other dry sherry
3 tablespoons sugar
2 imported bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced lemon zest
8 fresh black figs, stemmed and quartered
6 plums, quartered
1/4 cup crème fraîche

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cook the sherry with the sugar, bay leaves and lemon zest over moderately high heat, stirring, just until the sugar dissolves. Transfer the sherry mixture to a large bowl and let cool. Add the figs and plums and let stand for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Discard the bay leaves. Serve the sherried fruit in shallow bowls topped with a dollop of creme fraiche.

Serve With

Biscotti.