French Fig Compote With Honey Creme Fraiche |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I got this recipe from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Mediterranean Cooking. This dessert is really easy and delicious. Ingredients:
1 lb black mission fig, stemmed and cut in half lengthwise |
3/4 cup dry red wine |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise |
1 cup creme fraiche |
3 tablespoons honey |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Place the figs in a heat-proof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan combine the wine, orange juice, sugar and the seeds from the vanilla bean.
3. Over med heat, bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
4. Boil until slightly thickened and reduced to 3/4 c, about 5 minute.
5. Pour over the figs and let stand at room temperature until cool.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the creme fraiche, honey & vanilla extract on high speed until thick.
7. Spoon the fig compote into dessert glasses and top with a dollop of the creme fraiche mixture. Serve at once.
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