Figs Poached in Red Wine
4 servings
25 minutes
Elegant Dessert: A deliciously simple and sophisticated dessert with rich Mediterranean flavors.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fats: 0g
  • Carbs: 35g
Ingredients:
  • 12 fresh figs
  • 1 ½ cups red wine
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp orange zest
Ingredient Availability:
Available at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and local grocery stores.
Ingredient Availability in the UK:
All ingredients are readily available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, ASDA, and Morrisons. Fresh figs and orange zest can be found in the produce section. Red wine is available in the wine section, while honey, cinnamon sticks, and star anise are in the pantry or spice aisle.
Step 1: Prepare the Poaching Liquid
In a saucepan, combine red wine, honey, cinnamon stick, star anise, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2: Poach the Figs
Add the figs to the liquid and poach for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until soft but still holding their shape.
Step 3: Serve
Remove the figs and reduce the liquid until slightly thickened. Serve the figs with a drizzle of the poaching syrup.
Indulge in Figs Poached in Red Wine
Once your figs have been delicately poached in a rich red wine syrup, they will be ready to savor. Serve these tender, flavorful figs warm or at room temperature. The deep, fruity notes of the wine paired with the natural sweetness of the figs create a decadent Mediterranean-inspired treat. You can enjoy these poached figs as a sophisticated dessert, or as an elegant accompaniment to a cheese plate or charcuterie board.
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