Wine-Poached Figs

  4.5 – 4 reviews  • Sugar
Total: 15 min
Prep: 15 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 8 ounces dried mission figs
  2. 1/2 cup red wine
  3. 1/4 cup sugar
  4. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  5. 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  6. Cheese and sliced bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Trim and halve the figs, place in a saucepan with the wine, sugar, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the wine is reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the thyme sprigs. Serve on top of an assertive cheese, such as Manchego, blue, Taleggio, or a triple cream spread over bread slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 79
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 134 mg

Reviews

Billy Rodriguez
q: can you make it the day before and serve it cold ?

 

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