FRESH FIGS AND PEARS WITH ROSEMARY SYRUP

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons roughly chopped rosemary leaves
1 large bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
8 large very ripe figs, halved
4 firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into eighths lengthwise

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, wine, rosemary leaves, bay leaf, peppercorns and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Mascerate the figs in the chilled syrup for 1 hour before serving.
  • To assemble, alternate the fig and pear slices on each of 4 chilled dessert plates. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the rosemary syrup over the fruit and garnish with the sprigs of fresh mint. Serve with hazelnut biscotti (see recipe below).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 356, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Sugar 70 grams

Enrique.P
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The syrup didn't thicken properly for me. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Raja Rameez
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the syrup.


Vicki Crain
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I'm not a fan of rosemary, but I still enjoyed this dish. The syrup is very flavorful and the pears are perfectly cooked.


Maryland Seyiram Atiakah
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up ripe figs and pears.


Lara Guitti
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful to look at and even better to eat.


Paula Boothe
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pears and rosemary syrup balance out the sweetness of the figs perfectly.


gaming master
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The end result is a delicious and elegant dessert.


Ellouise Denham
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This recipe is a keeper! The syrup is so versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. I've already used it to make a cocktail and it was amazing.


Rahul Pariyar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The syrup is especially delicious and I could see myself using it in other desserts as well.


Ana-Maria Cvetanova
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This dish is a great way to showcase seasonal fruits. The flavors of the figs, pears, and rosemary syrup complement each other perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Miki So
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The figs and pears were perfectly ripe and the syrup was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Munkey Dluffy
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This dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of fresh figs, pears, and rosemary syrup is divine. The syrup is easy to make and adds a touch of elegance to the dish. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was a hit with my family.