Figs and Dried Cherries Poached in Vanilla-Honey Syrup with Pistachios

1. 1

   Combine 2 cups water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Stir in honey.

4. 4

   Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.

5. 5

   Add figs and bring to boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

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   Add dried tart cherries; cover and simmer until figs and dried cherries are tender, about 10 minutes longer.

8. 8

   Transfer fig mixture to bowl.

9. 9

   Chill until cold, about 3 hours.

10. 10

    (Fig mixture can be made 1 day ahead.

11. 11

    Cover and keep refrigerated.)

12. 12

    Discard vanilla bean.

13. 13

    Divide fig mixture among 6 bowls.

14. 14

    Top each serving with dollop of yogurt, if desired.

15. 15

    Sprinkle with pistachios.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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