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Figs Poached With Red Wine And Tea Recipe

	Chefmeow / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago FIGS POACHED WITH RED WINE AND TEA This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Vassar Estate in Longview, Texas in 1988. Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:4	Chefmeow
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Ingredients

9-1/2 ounces dried figs

3/4 cup brandy

3/4 cup red wine

3/4 cup honey

Juice and zest of 2 oranges

Juice and zest of 2 lemons

2 cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

1 vanilla bean split in half

1/3 cup strong black tea

Directions

Rinse figs under hot water then drain and place in bowl.

Pour brandy over figs then cover and set aside for 6 hours or overnight.

Remove figs from brandy reserving brandy and set aside.

Pour brandy into medium saucepan and add all other ingredients.

Place saucepan over low to medium heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Strain mixture through fine sieve and discard spices and citrus zest.

Return syrup to pan and add figs then place over medium heat and simmer 1 hour.

Remove figs from syrup.

Slice figs in half and serve with a little syrup poured over and mascarpone or ice cream.

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Comments

mystic_river1 1 year, 3 months ago said:
You knew you would get me with the figs! Love 'em. Another great post ^5

lunasea 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I love figs, too. Count me in and ^5. Thanks so much!

elgab89 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I do poach figs with red wine, however I have never tried it with tea - Next time it will be on my list Thank you for posting it.

22566 1 year, 2 months ago said:
EXQUISITE!

Thank-you

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