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Poached Figs with Mascarpone Recipe

Poached Figs with Mascarpone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 dried figs (the middle eastern kind that are often packaged in the form of a ring)
3 cups hearty red wine
3 oz cognac (optional)
1 cup brown sugar
2 lemons, 1 peeled , 1 zested
2 cinnamon sticks
4 oz mascarpone cheese
icing sugar , for presentation

Directions:

Stem the figs and cut in 1/2. Place fig halves in a large pot or saute pan. Add wine, cognac, brown sugar, lemon peel and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until liquids have reduced by 1/2. Let cool, then serve with a dollop of mascarpone cheese. Drizzle with liquid reduction. Top with lemon zest and a dusting of icing sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	447.31 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.29g	20%
Cholesterol	36.57mg	12%
Sodium	34.29mg	1%
Potassium	244.94mg	5%
Total Carbs	71.16g	24%
Sugars	65.45g	262%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	10%
Protein	2.74g	5%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	116.8mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	344.58 Kcal (1443 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.24g	20%
Cholesterol	28.17mg	12%
Sodium	26.42mg	1%
Potassium	188.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	54.82g	24%
Sugars	50.42g	262%
Dietary Fiber	1.94g	10%
Protein	2.11g	5%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	90mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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