HONEY-AND-THYME-POACHED FIGS

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Categories     Dessert     Poach     Low Sodium     Fig     Fall     Honey     Thyme     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Sauternes or other dessert wine
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 pound dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed, halves,and each half cut into 5 thin strips
mascarpone, crème fraîche or sour cream as an accompaniment
1 tablespoon julienne strips of lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring the wine and the apple juice to a boil with the honey, the thyme, and the vanilla and simmer the mixture for 3 minutes. Add the figs and simmer the mixture, covered partially, for 5 minutes, or until the figs are very soft. Serve the figs warm with the syrup in stemmed glasses topped with the mascarpone and the zest.

JOHN MUTETI AKA KYENDE MWEENE
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These figs are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and they have a beautiful flavor.


Mohammad Fazim
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I've never had poached figs before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and elegant.


Yarr Gg
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These figs are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them as an appetizer or dessert.


Salaha Sukran
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I love the way the honey and thyme poaching liquid infuses the figs with flavor. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Sararrarromano
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These figs are the perfect appetizer or dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they have a beautiful flavor.


Ozair Jalal
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The figs are always perfectly tender and flavorful.


Rooh Allah
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh figs. I love the way the honey and thyme complement the natural sweetness of the figs.


Aqib Tanoli
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The figs were surprisingly delicious.


Dulce Guzman
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These figs are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Davies Simwanza
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I love the combination of honey and thyme in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Taylor Dawson
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These figs are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and they have a beautiful flavor.


Ilyas Jani
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I've never had poached figs before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and elegant.


Andy Hoy
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I made these figs for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Gyanendra Bogati
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These figs are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them as an appetizer or dessert.


Bikash Shrestha
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I'm not a huge fan of figs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The figs were delicious, and the poaching liquid made them even better. I'll definitely be making this again.


Noorhamad Zeb
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves figs. The poaching liquid is simple but effective, and the figs come out perfectly tender and sweet.


Isaias Carrillo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The figs are always plump, juicy, and flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for entertaining.


Sakura Miya
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These honey and thyme poached figs are absolutely divine! The perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of herbal goodness from the thyme. I served them with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey, and they were a hit with my family a