Figs Poached with Red Wine and Tea
Figs Poached with Red Wine and Tean is a gluten free and vegetarian recipe with 6 servings. One serving contains 378 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vanilla bean, orange rind, figs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine first 11 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir well; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Strain brandy mixture through a sieve into a bowl, and discard solids. Return brandy mixture to pan.
Add figs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until figs are soft.
Remove figs from pan, reserving brandy mixture.
Let figs cool slightly; cut each fig in half.
Arrange 5 fig halves on each of 6 dessert dishes; drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy syrup over figs. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons ice cream.
Garnish with lemon zest, if desired.
Note: This can be made a day ahead; cover and chill, and bring back to room temperature and serve.