Best 8 Figs In Red Wine Syrup Recipes
In a culinary world brimming with delectable desserts, few can rival the allure of figs poached in a luscious red wine syrup. This classic dish, with its roots in the sun-drenched vineyards of Europe, offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and fruity flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Figs, with their soft, yielding texture and natural sweetness, play the starring role in this dessert symphony. They are gently simmered in a ruby-red wine syrup, infusing them with a rich, complex flavor and a captivating crimson hue. The resulting dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, a perfect balance of sweet and savory, soft and chewy. The recipes presented in this article offer variations on this classic dessert, each adding its own unique twist to create a truly unforgettable experience. From the classic red wine syrup to innovative infusions with spices and citrus, these recipes will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable treat, ensuring that your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure they will never forget.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ANDY'S FIGS IN RED WINE
Choose soft, plump dried figs for this easy, healthy dessert. Very hard figs won't soften even as they soak.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time P1D
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place figs in a glass or ceramic bowl and pour wine over to cover. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 1 week, until figs are soft and plump. Drain and toss with orange zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 2 g
WINE-POACHED FIGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim and halve the figs, place in a saucepan with the wine, sugar, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the wine is reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the thyme sprigs. Serve on top of an assertive cheese, such as Manchego, blue, Taleggio, or a triple cream spread over bread slices.
FIGS IN RED-WINE SYRUP
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Dessert Quick & Easy Fig Red Wine Winter Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tie zest, cinnamon, and peppercorns together in a cheesecloth bag. Bring wine, water, sugar, and cheesecloth bag to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Add figs and simmer, covered, until soft and plump, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag and stir lemon juice into fig mixture. Cool at least 1 hour, then serve warm or at room temperature.
FIGS IN SYRUP
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan on high heat, combine the figs, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until figs are very soft, and syrup is thick. Garnish with chopped pistachios.
FIGS POACHED IN RED WINE
This recipe features dried figs, which can be found year-round, poached in wine, for a delicious winter dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until figs are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer figs to a bowl; simmer remaining liquid until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 3 to 5 minutes (liquid should look syrupy and coat the back of a spoon). Pour through a fine-mesh sieve over figs, and let cool slightly. (If refrigerating, bring to room temperature before serving.) Serve figs and syrup over ice cream or whipped ricotta cheese, if desired.
RED-WINE-POACHED FIGS WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
Categories Dessert Poach Valentine's Day Quick & Easy Fig Red Wine Gourmet Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer figs, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer figs with a slotted spoon to a bowl and boil syrup until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Strain syrup through a fine sieve into another bowl. Add syrup to figs and cool to warm.
- Serve fig mixture spooned over ice cream.
FIGS IN WINE SYRUP
Adapted from a recipe on SippitySup.com. I have used both a late harvest zinfandel and a merlot for this. Inexpensive wines are fine, as they are reduced and sweetened. This will keep three days in the fridge. The figs can be frozen in the syrup, but will soften more because the ice crystals will break the cell walls. I suspect this recipe would be good for canning, although I have not tried it. Figs in regular sugar syrups need to be acidified and processed in a boiling water bath for 45 (pints) to 50 (quarts) minutes, which would poach the fruit. They are a gorgeous red color and are good with ice cream, cheeses (brie would be good), yogurt, or mascarpone.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the wine, sugar, lemon zest and juice, and spices in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1/2 hour. It should have a syrupy consistency.
- Cut an X into the tops of the figs. If they vary in size, cut the larger ones into pieces about the size of the smaller ones.
- Add the figs to the hot reduced wine syrup and let cool before serving. If refrigerated, bring them up to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 75.5, Protein 1.3
DRIED FIGS IN RED WINE
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Fig Red Wine Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings (as part of tapas buffet)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Put figs in a 3-quart shallow glass or ceramic baking dish. Bring wine with sugar and zests to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then pour over figs (figs will not be covered by liquid). Bake figs, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until figs have absorbed about two thirds of liquid and are very tender but still hold their shape, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Put a sheet of parchment directly on figs, pressing them into liquid, then let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Serve figs with a bit of their juices and small scoops of ice cream, all drizzled with Sherry vinegar syrup.
- Figs can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh figs for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality red wine for the syrup. A dry red wine with a fruity flavor is a good choice.
- Simmer the figs in the red wine syrup until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve the figs warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own, or served with ice cream, yogurt, or panna cotta.
Conclusion:
Figs in Red Wine Syrup is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy syrup complements the natural sweetness of the figs, and the combination of flavors is simply irresistible. Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, these figs are sure to please everyone at your table.
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