Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable baked figs in port recipe. These tender and juicy figs, bathed in a rich and luscious port wine sauce, create a dessert that is both elegant and comforting. The natural sweetness of the figs pairs perfectly with the deep, fruity notes of the port, while the addition of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a touch of warmth and complexity. This recipe includes variations for both red and white port, allowing you to tailor the flavor profile to your preference. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert or a cozy treat to enjoy on a chilly evening, our baked figs in port are sure to impress.
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BAKED FIGS IN PORT
I haven't tried this dish, and other than fig newtons, am not really familiar with this fruit. I'm submitting this for my fig-loving friends! Recipe is from the Chicago Sun-Times.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prick each fig with a fork in a few places and place them in a single layer standing on end in a shallow baking dish.
- Pour wine over.
- Bake, basting often with wine, until figs are puffed and tender, 25-30 minutes.
- To serve, arrange 3 figs in a serving dish.
- Spoon a little of the wine over and drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of honey, or more, to taste.
- Garnish with raspberries and pass the whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 34.5, Protein 1.2
FIGS IN BLANKETS WITH PORT-MUSTARD SAUCE
This clever riff on the classic pigs in blankets comes from a Champagne bar, with branches in San Francisco and New York, where they're made with fresh figs. Using dried figs gives them year-round adaptability. The figs are plumped in port and stuffed with Stilton, though any blue cheese will be fine. The port used for soaking is reduced to a syrup, and flavors a mustard sauce. The figs in blankets are a great holiday tidbit with white, red, rosé or sparkling wine, with cocktails or punch. Serve them alongside a salad or as part of a cheese course. They're easily prepared in advance and frozen. The puff pastry is quick to prepare in a food processor using frozen butter. The figs in blankets can also be made with purchased puff pastry; one pound is what you'll need.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories snack, finger foods, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 48 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place figs in a 2-quart saucepan, add port, bring to a simmer, remove from heat and let soak, covered but not refrigerated, overnight.
- Make the dough: Cut the frozen butter in 8 pieces and grate using a shredding disc of a food processor. Change to the regular blade. Add the flour and pulse 15 or 20 times, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the sour cream and pulse for a minute or so until the dough starts to come together.
- Turn the dough out on a floured surface and knead briefly to form a smooth ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten each piece. Place each in a resealable sandwich bag, press out any air, seal the bag and use a rolling pin to roll the bag until the dough fills the bag, forming a square. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Drain figs, reserving the port; you should have about a half cup of the port. Spread figs on several layers of paper towel to dry for about 30 minutes. Return the port to the saucepan and boil 6 to 8 minutes until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and set aside. Cut a slit in each of the figs and insert a small nugget of the cheese, less than a half-inch, in each.
- Remove the dough from their bags by cutting the bags and peeling them off. On a lightly floured board roll one square of the dough into a rectangle 8-by-12 inches. Cut it in 8 strips each an inch wide, across the width of the rectangle. Cut each strip in thirds. You should have 24 pieces, each 1-by-4 inches. Wrap 24 of the figs in the strips of dough, moistening the ends to seal. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the wrapped figs on the baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the other square of dough and figs.
- Make the sauce: Stir the mustard into the reduced port and transfer to a serving dish. This mixture will keep, refrigerated in a covered container, at least three weeks.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake wrapped figs about 35 minutes, until golden. Some of the figs may have oozed residue of the port which can be brushed off. Serve the baked figs at once or let cool and refrigerate or freeze. To reheat, let them come to room temperature, then warm at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with port-mustard sauce alongside for dipping.
BAKED FIGS
This recipe for baked figs is courtesy of David Tanis and should be used in his Double Duck Breasts recipe, which can be found in his cookbook, "A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place thyme sprigs in the bottom of a medium shallow baking dish. Place figs, cut side up, in baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Transfer to oven and bake until figs are puffy and juicy, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PORK LOIN WITH FIG AND PORT SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and cinnamon sticks (some of the rosemary leaves will remain in the port mixture). Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Blend in the butter. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
- For the pork: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Stir the oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl to blend. Place the pork loin in a heavy roasting pan. Spread the oil mixture over the pork to coat completely. Roast until an instant read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, turning the pork every 15 minutes to ensure even browning, about 45 minutes total.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Let the pork rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Bring the pan juices to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using a large sharp knife, cut the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the pork slices on plates. Spoon the jus over. Drizzle the warm fig sauce around and serve immediately.
BAKED FIGS
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Fig Port Winter Vegan Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C / 325°F / gas mark 3.
- 2. Halve each fig lengthways through the stalk. Place the figs in a baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the sugar and port. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the figs are soft with a good thick syrup.
FIGS POACHED IN PORT
Poached figs can be eaten alone or as a simple and light dessert with a scoop of ice cream and biscotti. Serve them with a wedge of Stilton to add a savory note to the end of your meal. Do not overcook the figs. You don't want them so soft that they burst open when you touch them. Black mission figs work best for this recipe, as they tend to be firmer in texture. Other varieties may be substituted but the cooking time should be reduced to five minutes if they are very soft and ripe.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the port sugar, vanilla pods and seeds, cinnamon, orange peel and peppercorns in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer until the liquid has the consistency of a light syrup, about 20 minutes. You will have about 1 1/2 cups of syrup. Add the figs and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool the figs in the syrup. Serve the figs in a bowl with their juices spooned over.
SPICED FIGS IN PORT
Steps:
- Rinse figs, cover with water and simmer 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Return one cup of the cooking liquid to the pan, along with the remaining ingredients and simmer briefly, just until the sugar dissolves.
- Return figs to the pan and simmer 10 minutes longer. Cover and allow to stand overnight in syrups.
- Transfer to clean jars or containers and refrigerate or reheat to boiling, transfer to clean, hot, 16-ounce canning jars, process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath and seal with new lids according to manufacturer's directions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED FIGS
Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them in a chafing dish.- Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Prick holes in figs with a fork; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, liqueur and cloves. Sprinkle sugar over figs; pour juice mixture over the top., Bake, uncovered, 45-55 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with juice mixture. Serve warm with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Select ripe, fresh figs: Choose figs that are plump, tender, and have a deep purple color. Avoid figs that are bruised or have any signs of spoilage.
- Use a good quality port wine: The type of port wine you use will greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Choose a port that is rich and flavorful, with notes of fruit and spice.
- Don't overcook the figs: Figs are delicate and can easily become overcooked. Bake them just until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the figs warm or at room temperature: Baked figs can be served warm or at room temperature. If you are serving them warm, drizzle them with the port wine reduction just before serving.
Conclusion:
Baked figs in port wine is a simple but elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The figs are tender and flavorful, and the port wine reduction adds a touch of sweetness and complexity. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up any leftover figs.
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