RED-WINE-POACHED FIGS WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

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Categories     Dessert     Poach     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Fig     Red Wine     Gourmet     Fat Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups dry red wine
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
6 dried Calimyrna figs (about 1/4 pound), halved lengthwise
Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer figs, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer figs with a slotted spoon to a bowl and boil syrup until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Strain syrup through a fine sieve into another bowl. Add syrup to figs and cool to warm.
  • Serve fig mixture spooned over ice cream.

Sns Bxhx
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The figs are elegant and the ice cream is rich and creamy.


Emma Lorato
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The figs were perfectly cooked and the ice cream was the perfect complement.


MD pavel Hossain
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Delvine Oyaro
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The figs were a bit too tart for my liking. I think I would use a sweeter variety of fig next time.


Onyekwelu De Majesty
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


TK Root
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The figs are always perfectly cooked and the ice cream is the perfect finishing touch.


KH
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This recipe is a great way to use up ripe figs. I also love that it's a relatively easy dessert to make.


Jolly Magon
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The figs were so tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of the red wine and the spices.


Viola Solika
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the figs and the ice cream.


Charles Frank
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The figs were perfectly poached and the vanilla ice cream was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.