Poached Fresh Figs
2013-04-04- Yield : 4 servings
- Prep Time : 5m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 15m
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Ingredients
- 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
Method
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Divide the figs among four glasses or bowls and spoon the warm syrup over the fruits. Garnish with Creme Fraiche and fresh thyme sprigs.