POACHED FRESH FIGS

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Categories     Side     Poach     Fig

Yield serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 pounds ripe but firm fresh figs
Zest of 1 lemon, peeled in strips about 1/2 inch wide
2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
Recommended Equipment
A heavy-bottomed 9-inch sauté pan, 3 inches deep

Steps:

  • Spread the sugar in the bottom of the pan, and pour in 1/2 cup water and the lemon juice. Set the figs in the pan, stem up, in one layer. Nestle the strips of lemon zest and the bay leaves in between the figs.
  • Set the pan over low heat, and cook slowly until the sugar melts and the figs release their juices. As the juices rise in the pan, gradually raise the heat to keep them bubbling (and "galloping"). When the figs are soft and the liquid level comes halfway up their sides, in 30 minutes or more, turn off the heat, and let the figs rest in the pan for an hour or longer, to reabsorb some of the juices.
  • Slowly heat the figs and juices until they're bubbling again, and cook for 30 minutes or so, until the figs are very soft (but still intact) and the juices have become thick and syrupy.
  • Let the figs cool before serving. Arrange them in a serving dish if you like, with the syrup all around. Enjoy the fruit and syrup on their own, or atop vanilla ice cream, or with a soft, creamy cheese such as Taleggio or Robiola.

Md mazom Ali
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This recipe is too complicated. I'm looking for something simpler.


BODO_11
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Can I use dried figs in this recipe?


Mate Mirianashvili
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I'm allergic to honey. Can I use another sweetener in this recipe?


MD.SAIDUR RAHMAN
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover figs.


Moin Khan
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I made these poached figs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Kelseywelsey welsey
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These poached figs are the perfect way to impress your guests. They're elegant and delicious.


Manoj Chhetri
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The figs are always perfectly cooked and the syrup is delicious.


Ritchie Valenzuela
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to let the natural flavor of the figs shine through.


Noob boy YT
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These poached figs are a great addition to any cheese plate. They're also a great way to dress up a simple dessert.


Football Football
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I've never poached figs before, but this recipe made it so easy. The figs came out perfectly and they were so delicious.


Sherri Jones
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I made these poached figs for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up fresh figs.


JOEY GAVIGAN
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These poached figs are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.


Steve Cribari
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The figs were so tender and flavorful.


Mohammad imran
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I followed the recipe exactly and the figs turned out beautifully. I served them with ice cream and they were a perfect summer dessert.


Mohamed Sennou
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These poached figs are amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and tart.


chef chris Musungu
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The figs were perfectly cooked and the syrup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.