Maple Poached Figs With Spiced Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Maple Poached Figs With Spiced Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Poached Figs; 1 1/2 cups apple cider plus 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons maple or 1/2cup light-brown sugar; 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 4 strips orange peel (each about 3 inches long), plus 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 2 (about 3-inch-long) cinnamon sticks; 24 dried Turkish or Black Mission figs (about 6 ounces); For the Spiced Goat cheese; 1 cup (8 ounces) soft goat cheese, room temperature; 1 tablespoon maple or 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger; 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Servings: persons

For the Poached Figs
1 1/2 cups apple cider plus 1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple or 1/2cup light-brown sugar
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 strips orange peel (each about 3 inches long), plus 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
2 (about 3-inch-long) cinnamon sticks
24 dried Turkish or Black Mission figs (about 6 ounces)
For the Spiced Goat cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) soft goat cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon maple or 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger
3 tablespoons heavy cream

1
Heat apple cider, water, sugar, maple syrup, orange strips, grated zest and cinnamon sticks in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar and maple syrup have dissolved, about 3 minutes.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add figs; cover, and simmer until figs are just tender, about 20 minutes. Gently transfer figs to a plate with a slotted spoon.
3
Raise heat to medium-high, and bring syrup to a boil. Cook until syrup has reduced and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Return figs to pan, and gently toss with syrup to coat.
4
Puree goat cheese, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of sea or kosher salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cream in a food processor. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the goat cheese cream into each bowl. Divide figs among bowls, and drizzle with syrup.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Poached Figs, 1 1/2 cups apple cider plus 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons maple or 1/2cup light-brown sugar, 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Maple Poached Figs With Spiced Goat Cheese 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.

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Maple Poached Figs With Spiced Goat Cheese

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