BAKED FIGS IN PORT

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I haven't tried this dish, and other than fig newtons, am not really familiar with this fruit. I'm submitting this for my fig-loving friends! Recipe is from the Chicago Sun-Times.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 fresh figs
1/2 cup port wine
3 tablespoons honey (or a bit more)
fresh red raspberries (to garnish) (optional)
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped with a little sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prick each fig with a fork in a few places and place them in a single layer standing on end in a shallow baking dish.
  • Pour wine over.
  • Bake, basting often with wine, until figs are puffed and tender, 25-30 minutes.
  • To serve, arrange 3 figs in a serving dish.
  • Spoon a little of the wine over and drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of honey, or more, to taste.
  • Garnish with raspberries and pass the whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 34.5, Protein 1.2

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