Receta Figs Poached With Red Wine And Tea
by Global Cookbook

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	Raciónes: 8

Ingredientes

9 1/2 ounce dry figs or possibly other dry fruit such as apricots or possibly prunes
3/4 c. brandy
3/4 c. red wine
3/4 c. honey Juice and zest of 2 oranges Juice and zest of 2 lemons

Ice cream, lightly whipped cream or possibly mascarpone to serve
To prepare figs: Rinse figs under warm water, drain and place in bowl. Pour brandy over figs, cover and set aside for 6 hrs or possibly overnight. Remove figs from brandy, reserving brandy, and set aside.
To poach figs: Pour brandy into a medium saucepan and add in all remaining ingredients except ice cream, whipped cream or possibly mascarpone. Place saucepan over low to medium heat and simmer gently for 30 min. Strain mix through fine sieve and throw away spices and citrus zest. Return syrup to pan and add in figs.
Place pan over low to medium heat and simmer gently for about 1 hour, or possibly till figs are soft but not disintegrating. If using other dry fruit, they may need only about 15-20 min of poaching. Remove figs from syrup.
To adjust syrup for serving: Check thickness of syrup by placing a spoonful on a cool plate. The consistency should be like which of a sauce, not too thin and watery and not too thick. Reduce further or possibly dilute as necessary. When syrup is at desired consistency, taste it. Add in a little more lemon juice if it is too sweet.
To serve: Slice figs in half and serve with a little syrup poured over and some mascarpone, lightly whipped cream or possibly ice cream on the side.
Serves 8