Spiced Port Poached Figs with Honeyed Cream
Fresh figs poached in a sweet combination of port wine, citrus, and spices, perched atop a heavenly honeyed cream.
Ingredients
- 12 med fresh, ripe California figs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cups port wine
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 lemons, zested
- 2 oranges, zested
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 8 peppercorns
- Honeyed Cream1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbs honey
- Mint leaves, garnish
Directions
- Trim thin slice from bottoms of figs; set aside.
- Combine honey, port, salt, vinegar, lemon zest, orange zest, cloves, cinnamon, anise, and peppercorns in large saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Add figs and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, whip creams and honey together until fluffy; divide and spoon onto six individual serving plates.
- Arrange figs on top and drizzle with poaching liquid and garnish with mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 471
Calories from Fat 74 (16%)
(12%)Total Fat 8g
(24%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
(9%)Cholesterol 27mg
(3%)Sodium 73mg
(13%)Potassium 444mg
Total Carbohydrate 59g
(25%)Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 32g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(5%)Protein 2g
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