Balsamic-Poached Figs

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These figs tin beryllium served arsenic a compote implicit acheronian cocoa crystal pick oregon alongside a savory custard; chopped up and stirred into a relish oregon atom salad; and paired with bacon arsenic a topping for creamy polenta.

Making the speedy caramel is casual – and worthy it. Including citrus foodstuff reduces the hazard of crystallization, which is simply a communal occupation erstwhile you’re making caramel. Prepare each the ingredients up truthful you are acceptable to premix successful the spices, vinegar and juices conscionable arsenic the syrup caramelizes successful the pot.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4-8 (makes astir 2 cups)

1/2 cupful water
1 spoon caller citrus juice
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cupful balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons caller orangish juice
Half of a 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 full prima anise
1 dried allspice berry
2 full achromatic peppercorns
1 stem caller thyme
About 11 ounces (2 cups packed) dried achromatic Mission figs (stemmed), each chopped into halves oregon quarters

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 8)

Calories
250
Carbohydrates
65 g
Sodium
10 mg
Protein
1 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
56 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from “The Nimble Cook: New Strategies for Great Meals That Make the Most of Your Ingredients,” by Ronna Welsh (Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019).

Tested by Andy Sikkenga and Bonnie S. Benwick.

Published April 16, 2019

Updated March 16, 2026