Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream

Name: Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 12 fresh figs; 4 servings fresh mint; 118 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 lemon, zested; 1 orange, zested; 2 peppercorns; 355 milliliters port; 1 pinch pinch of salt; 118 milliliters sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Need a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian beverage? Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream could be a tremendous recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 447 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes. A mixture of orange zest, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Trim a small piece from the bottom of each fig so they stand up straight.

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Figs

Remove stems, and score a 1/4 inch "X" into the top of each fig. Set aside.

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Figs

In a bowl, beat whipping cream together with sour cream until stiff peaks form. (This can be done either by hand, or with an electric mixer.) Gently fold in 1/4 cup of honey and a pinch of salt. Cover, and refrigerate.

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Whipping Cream

Sour Cream

Honey

Salt

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Hand Mixer

Bowl

Pour port into a small saucepan over medium high heat.

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Port

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Sauce Pan

Add cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, 1 tablespoon honey, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, and lemon and orange zests. Stir to dissolve honey and blend flavors. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for up to 30 minutes, or as time allows, being careful not to reduce liquid too much.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Cinnamon Stick

Vanilla Extract

Peppercorns

Clove

Orange

Honey

Lemon

Place figs upright in pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

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Figs

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Frying Pan

To serve, place a spoonful of honey cream in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 figs around the cream, and drizzle with a small amount of poaching liquid. Tuck a sprig of mint into the slit on the top of each fig.

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Cream

Honey

Figs

Mint