Figs Poached in White Wine And Fresh Thyme

Try this side dish that adds a unique look and taste to any meal!

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

1372 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	honey
1	each	wine	white, dry, bottle
1	each	lemon	peel, continuous spiral
2	tablespoons	lemon	juice, fresh
6	each	thyme leaves	sprigs, fresh
2	each	bay leaves
4	each	white peppercorns
2 1/2	pounds	figs	fresh
1	x	cream	lightly whipped

Directions

In a large, nonaluminum saucepan, combine honey and wine; bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, stirring constantly, until honey is completely dissolved. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Place figs in wine syrup and poach over low heat, uncovered, for four minutes, turning figs every minute. Remove figs with a slotted spoon and place in a ceramic bowl.

Reduce poaching liquid to about 1 1/2 cups. Spoon over figs and chill. Serve figs with some of the poaching liquid in individual bowls, topped with whipped cream or creme fraiche.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1382g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1372 2% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	5%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 19mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 364.0g	121%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	134%
Sugars 326.0g
Protein 9.0g	19%