Ripe Figs in Spiced Red Wine Syrup

Name: Ripe Figs in Spiced Red Wine Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 very ripe purple figs; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 5 whole juniper berries; 710 milliliters red wine; 3 whole star anise

For $2.98 per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 307 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. A mixture of purple figs, granulated sugar, star anise, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Add the wine sugar and spices to a medium saucepan set over medium high heat. Once it begins to bubble lower the heat to a simmer and reduce the mixture by half to a syrupy consistency.In the meantime slit an x into the tops of the smaller figs. You may cut the bigger ones in halves or quarters. You goal is so that they are all about the same bite-sized chunks.Once the liquid has reduced to your liking remove from heat and add the prepared figs.

Ingredients you will need

Spices

Sugar

Figs

Wine

Equipment you will use

Sauce Pan

Let them cool to room temperature in the liquid before before serving. You may also cool them completely and store covered and refrigerated up to 3 days in the refrigerator. In which case let them come to room temperature before serving.