Simple Spiced Figs

Makes 2 dozen
Time 35 min
Simple Spiced Figs

Poaching figs in red wine, sherry vinegar, honey and cinnamon instantly makes your home smell luscious. Serve these warm or cold, alongside a green salad, on a cheese plate or diced and spooned over ice cream or pound cake.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat

Ingredients

    2 cupsdry red wine
    24mixed dried figs (about 2 1/2 cups), such as Black Mission and white Turkish figs
    2 tablespoonssherry vinegar
    2 tablespoonshoney
    4cinnamon sticks
    Zest of 1 orange, removed in wide strips using a vegetable peeler

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Method

In a medium pot, combine wine, figs, vinegar, honey, cinnamon and orange zest. 


Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 


Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until figs are very tender and fragrant, about 30 minutes. 


Serve immediately, or cool and store in the poaching liquid (solids discarded) until ready to use. (Simmer poaching liquid until thickened to drizzle over figs or desserts, or to stir into hot tea.)

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

2 figs

Calories

100

Total Fat

0g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

0mg

Total Carbohydrate

18g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

1g

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