7 ice poached figs Recipes

dry red wine, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick (3 inches), lemon peel strip, salt, dried figs, halved, reduced-fat vanilla ice cream or plain greek yogurt, optional

dried figs (the middle eastern kind that are often packaged in the form of a ring), hearty red wine, cognac (optional), brown sugar, lemons, 1 peeled , 1 zested, cinnamon sticks, mascarpone cheese, icing sugar , for presentation

dry red wine, honey, sugar, cinnamon stick, dried calimyrna figs (about 1/4 lb), halved lengthwise, vanilla ice cream

brandy, dry red wine, honey, grated orange rind, grated lemon rind, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, strong-brewed black tea, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, dried figs or other dried fruits, vanilla low-fat ice cream, lemon zest (optional)

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.