Spiced Figs Poached in Wine Recipe

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If you haven't had figs before, this is a delicious way to introduce yourself to them. The the flavors from spices and wine blend together to nicely complement the flavor of the figs.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Spiced Figs Poached in Wine Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 50 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 50 65

Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 lemon peel strip
2 whole cloves
Dash salt
10 ounces dried figs, halved
Reduced-fat vanilla ice cream or plain Greek yogurt, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in figs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until the figs are tender. Remove figs and set aside.
Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Strain into a small bowl; add figs. Cool. Serve with ice cream or yogurt if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

To Make Ahead: The spiced figs can be made several days before serving.

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup (calculated without ice cream or yogurt) equals 142 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Spiced Figs Poached in Wine in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p82