Figs Poached with Red Wine and Tea |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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) |
Directions:
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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