5 cream with figs poached port and Recipes

dried figs, halved (1 lb), port wine, dry red wine, brown sugar, grated orange rind, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, cream, toasted slivered almonds

fresh figs, heavy whipping cream, sour cream, honey, salt, port, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, honey, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, lemon , zested, orange , zested, fresh mint

tawny port, water, dried calimyrna figs, stemmed, each cut into 8 wedges, sugar, whole star anise, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, lemon peel (yellow part only ; from 2 lemons), removed with vegetable peeler, vanilla ice cream

fresh mango, pureed (2 3/4 cups), water, sugar, lemon juice, almost any fruit can be grilled with delicious results. grilled fruit complements frozen desserts such as sorbet or ice cream. the differences in temperature, texture, and taste are appealing and a great crowd pleaser., make sure grill is clean, on medium heat and lightly oiled., some commonly grilled fruits are fig , pineapple, banana, and nectarine or, figs : use fresh if available - dried are also good. place in saucepan, cover with port and zest from 1 lemon and simmer for 15 minutes. these, be served poached or lightly grilled ., pineapple: peel , core, and slice pineapple. combine 1 cup of orange juice, dark brown sugar in saucepan and simmer on low heat until mixture, starts to thicken. stir to avoid burning. brush on pineapple slices and grill lightly until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side., banana (1 bunch): cut s lengthwise and place in baking tray. combine 1 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 4 tbsp molasses and pinch of salt. simmer for a few minutes. pour mixture over s, covering fruit and then grill. turn over gently about 2 minutes per side., nectarines or peaches - pit and cut fruit in half. lightly salt fruit if not sweet. lightly brush olive oil and toss fruit in bowl with dark brown sugar covering all surfaces. grill 3 to 4 minutes per side.