Oven-Poached Figs Recipe

Name: Oven-Poached Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 fresh figs; 1/4 cup tawny port; 1/4 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 strip orange zest (3 inches), plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped; 2 whole green cardamom pods, split open; 2 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Servings: persons

12 fresh figs
1/4 cup tawny port
1/4 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir
3 tablespoons honey
1 strip orange zest (3 inches), plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
2 whole green cardamom pods, split open
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Put the figs in an 8-inch-square ceramic or glass baking dish.
2
Pour the port, wine, honey, and orange juice over the figs.
3
Submerge the remaining ingredients in the liquid around the figs.
4
Cover the dish with foil, and bake 1 hour.
5
Remove the foil; continue to bake 45 minutes more, basting 2 or 3 times with the accumulated juices.
6
Let cool completely, turning the figs occasionally to keep them moist.
7
Transfer the figs to a plate.
8
Pour the liquid through a fine sieve into a bowl; reserve for the fig vinaigrette (recipe above).
9
Discard the solids.
10
The figs can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

172

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 fresh figs, 1/4 cup tawny port, 1/4 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir, 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Oven-Poached Figs 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.

Oven-Poached Figs

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