Zinfandel-Poached Figs

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

1
Combine figlets, wine, apricots, and remaining 4 ingredients in a small saucepan.
Ingredients you will need
ApricotApricot
WineWine
Equipment you will use
Sauce PanSauce Pan
2
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.
Ingredients you will need
FigsFigs
3
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into fig mixture; discard vanilla bean. Cool 1 hour.
Ingredients you will need
Vanilla BeanVanilla Bean
SeedsSeeds
FigsFigs
4
Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.
5
*1 cup cranberry-grape juice cocktail and 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar may be substituted.
Ingredients you will need
Apple Cider VinegarApple Cider Vinegar
Juice CocktailJuice Cocktail
CranberriesCranberries
GrapesGrapes
6
**1/2 tsp. vanilla extract may be substituted. (Stir extract into figs after removing saucepan from heat.)
Ingredients you will need
Vanilla ExtractVanilla Extract
ExtractExtract
FigsFigs
Equipment you will use
Sauce PanSauce Pan
7
Note: Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. If chilled, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

Equipment

DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 25 m.
Servings25
Health Score0
Magazine