Cabernet Sauvignon Poached Figs

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 40 dried black figs, split in half
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine
• water, as needed

Recipe

• 1 melt butter, then add brown sugar, clove and 1/2 cup of the cabernet sauvignon.
• 2 stir until dissolved.
• 3 add the figs and saute lightly in syrup.
• 4 add remaining cabernet sauvignon and allow to reduce for approximately 5 minutes on medium heat.
• 5 reduce heat to low and add 2 cups of water.
• 6 allow to simmer on low for about 2 hours or to your desired tenderness.
• 7 add water as needed if syrup reduces too low.
• 8 serve warm or cold.