Orange Poached Figs

Name: Orange Poached Figs
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 18 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 2-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 12 ripe figs, preferably black

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

7 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
18 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 2-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
12 ripe figs, preferably black

Directions

1

In a small bowl, stir together orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, pepper and vanilla bean.
2

Place an inverted 3-cup souffle dish in the center of a 10-inch pie plate to create a ring mold.
3

Pour the liquid mixture into the dish.
4

Arrange the figs in a circle, leaning them against the souffle dish with the stems facing up.
5

Invert a second 10-inch pie plate over the first to form a cover.
6

Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 5 minutes.
7

Remove from oven and uncover.
8

Let figs cool before serving warm, or let cool completely.
9

Serve with vanilla ice cream or heavy cream.