Vanilla Figs and Dried Cherries |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 260 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Beth Hensperger Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1/2-3/4 whole vanilla bean (split in half but halves left attached at the end) |
1/2 cup mild honey |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 lb whole dried fig |
1/3 cup dried tart cherry |
1 cup cold heavy cream |
2 tablespoons powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons golden rum |
1/2 cup sour cream (no lightened versions) |
Directions:
1. Combine the water, vanilla bean, honey, sugar, figs, and cherries in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook over LOW until the figs are soft, 3-4 hours.
3. Turn off the cooker, remove the lid, and let cool down a bit before serving warm or at room temperature with the whipped cream.
4. To make the whipped cream—place a medium bowl and the beaters of an electric mixer in the freezer for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
5. Combine the cream, sugar, and rum in the chilled bowl; whip on high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
6. Fold in the sour cream; serve immediately.
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