Zinfandel-Poached Figs
Zinfandel-Poached Figs might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 28 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe serves 25. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. Head to the store and pick up apricots, zinfandel wine, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Instructions
Combine figlets, wine, apricots, and remaining 4 ingredients in a small saucepan.
Bring fig mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into fig mixture; discard vanilla bean. Cool 1 hour.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.
*1 cup cranberry-grape juice cocktail and 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar may be substituted.
**1/2 tsp. vanilla extract may be substituted. (Stir extract into figs after removing saucepan from heat.)
Note: Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. If chilled, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.