Poached Figs

Indulge in the sophisticated elegance of Poached Figs, a decadent dessert that combines tender, honey-sweetened figs with the luxurious flavors of spiced red wine. Gently simmered with vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and star anise, these luscious fruits soak up a fragrant syrup that’s both rich and velvety. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet impressive recipe is perfect for entertaining or elevating a weeknight treat. Serve these warm or chilled, paired with creamy mascarpone, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for a truly irresistible finale. Ideal for lovers of refined desserts, Poached Figs is your go-to recipe for turning simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Fresh figs
• 250 milliliters Red wine
• 250 milliliters Water
• 100 grams Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 piece Vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 strip Orange zest
• 1 piece Star anise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Gently rinse the figs under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove the stems if desired.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

If using a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod (or vanilla extract) to the saucepan along with the cinnamon stick, orange zest, and star anise.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Carefully add the figs to the simmering liquid. Ensure they are submerged partially, but do not stir too vigorously to avoid damaging the fruit.

Step 6

Poach the figs on low heat for 15-20 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking. The figs should become tender but still hold their shape.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, remove the figs and set them aside in a serving dish.

Step 8

Increase the heat slightly and simmer the poaching liquid for another 5-10 minutes, or until it reduces and thickens into a syrup-like consistency.

Step 9

Strain the syrup if desired to remove the spices and zest, then pour it over the figs.

Step 10

Allow the figs to cool slightly before serving. They can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, accompanied by whipped cream, mascarpone, or vanilla ice cream for a decadent touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1079.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1081.4

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 27.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 201.5g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 246.4mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1388.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.5%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 95.6%