POACHED FRESH FIGS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup sugar
Zest of 1 large lemon
1 1/2 cups water
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 vanilla bean (split)
8 fresh calimyrna figs
Creme Fraiche and fresh thyme for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine wine, sugar, lemon zest, 1 1/2 cups water, thyme, and vanilla bean in a non-reactive medium size saucepan and heat to simmer, let simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add figs to the syrup and continue to simmer until the figs are tender about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let figs cool about 10 minutes in the syrup. Remove and discard the thyme.
  • Divide the figs among four glasses or bowls and spoon the warm syrup over the fruits. Garnish with Creme Fraiche and fresh thyme sprigs.

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