Figs Poached With Red Wine And Tea Recipe

Name: Figs Poached With Red Wine And Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup brandy; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 3/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 2/3 cup fresh orange juice; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup strong-brewed black tea; 2 whole cloves; 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 1 (6-inch) vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 (8-ounce) package dried figs or other dried fruits; 3/4 cup vanilla low-fat ice cream; Lemon zest (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup brandy
3/4 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup strong-brewed black tea
2 whole cloves
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 (6-inch) vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 (8-ounce) package dried figs or other dried fruits
3/4 cup vanilla low-fat ice cream
Lemon zest (optional)

1
Combine first 11 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir well; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Strain brandy mixture through a sieve into a bowl, and discard solids. Return brandy mixture to pan. Add figs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until figs are soft. Remove figs from pan, reserving brandy mixture. Let figs cool slightly; cut each fig in half.
2
Arrange 5 fig halves on each of 6 dessert dishes; drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy syrup over figs. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons ice cream. Garnish with lemon zest, if desired.
3
Note: This can be made a day ahead; cover and chill, and bring back to room temperature and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup brandy, 3/4 cup dry red wine, 3/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Figs Poached With Red Wine And Tea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Figs Poached With Red Wine And Tea

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