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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Serve this simple dessert in wine stems or sherbet glasses. Prepare the fig mixture up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Whip the cream at the last minute so it will remain fluffy. Sprinkle with grated lemon rind for extra zip. Ingredients:
3 cups dried figs, halved (about 1 pound) |
2 cups port or other sweet red wine |
1/2 cup dry red wine |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
6 whole cloves |
1 whole star anise |
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat 40 minutes. Cover and chill. Discard cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
2. Place whipping cream in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Top fig mixture with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
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