Figs in Red-Wine Syrup

Name: Figs in Red-Wine Syrup
Ingredients: 2 (3- by 1/2-inch strips) fresh lemon zest; 1 (1 1/2-inch) cinnamon stick; 6 black peppercorns; 1 1/2 cups dry red wine; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup dried figs (1/2 lb; preferably Calimyrna), trimmed and each fig cut lengthwise into 3 slices; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Special equipment: kitchen string; a 4-inch square of cheesecloth

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 (3- by 1/2-inch strips) fresh lemon zest
1 (1 1/2-inch) cinnamon stick
6 black peppercorns
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup dried figs (1/2 lb; preferably Calimyrna), trimmed and each fig cut lengthwise into 3 slices
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Special equipment: kitchen string; a 4-inch square of cheesecloth

Directions

1

Tie zest, cinnamon, and peppercorns together in a cheesecloth bag.
2

Bring wine, water, sugar, and cheesecloth bag to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3

Boil syrup until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes.
4

Add figs and simmer, covered, until soft and plump, 25 to 30 minutes.
5

Discard cheesecloth bag and stir lemon juice into fig mixture.
6

Cool at least 1 hour, then serve warm or at room temperature.