Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream

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"Fresh figs poached in a rich reduction of port wine, spices, and orange zest. Served with honey-scented whipped 'sour' cream."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	35 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

12 fresh figs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup honey
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups port
2 cinnamon sticks
2 peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
fresh mint

DIRECTIONS

Trim a small piece from the bottom of each fig so they stand up straight. Remove stems, and score a 1/4 inch "X" into the top of each fig. Set aside.
In a bowl, beat whipping cream together with sour cream until stiff peaks form. (This can be done either by hand, or with an electric mixer.) Gently fold in 1/4 cup of honey and a pinch of salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
Pour port into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, 1 tablespoon honey, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, and lemon and orange zests. Stir to dissolve honey and blend flavors. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for up to 30 minutes, or as time allows, being careful not to reduce liquid too much. Place figs upright in pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
To serve, place a spoonful of honey cream in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 figs around the cream, and drizzle with a small amount of poaching liquid. Tuck a sprig of mint into the slit on the top of each fig. Serve immediately.

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Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by Silvia D

this is sooooo good. Did this for a dinner party.... everyone loved an praised it. I even had... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Lady Lerandia

This is an awesome dish!!! In addition to the vanilla extract I added half a vanilla bean.... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by lil'B

I'm not a huge fan of fresh figs so this recipe sounded great considering the lovely fragrant... MORE

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Nutritional Information

Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 467