Poached Figs In Wine

10 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried figs, halved (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups port or other sweet red wine
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat 40 minutes. Cover and chill. Discard cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
  2. 2
    Place whipping cream in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Top fig mixture with whipped cream and toasted almonds.

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