SPICED FIGS POACHED IN WINE

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If you haven't had figs before, this is a delicious way to introduce yourself to them. The the flavors from spices and wine blend together to nicely complement the flavor of the figs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 lemon zest strip
2 whole cloves
Dash salt
10 ounces dried figs, halved
Reduced-fat vanilla ice cream or plain Greek yogurt, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in figs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until the figs are tender. Remove figs and set aside., Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Strain into a small bowl; add figs. Cool. Serve with ice cream or yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.