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Figs in Port

These figs in Port wine, made with fresh figs, tawny port, sugar, and black peppercorns, is a simple, elegant summer dessert.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20 fig halves
Calories: 29 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 10 large, slightly underripe or somewhat overripe Black Mission figs
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup tawny port
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Instructions

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  1. Remove the stems from the figs and cut them in half lengthwise.
  2. Place a 10-inch stainless-steel or enamel-coated saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the surface. It will melt right away and begin to caramelize and smoke. Immediately place the figs, cut side down, onto the caramelizing sugar. Reduce the heat to low and let the figs cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not stir or toss or turn the figs. The figs will naturally release their own juices which will dissolve the sugar.
  3. Carefully add the port to the saucepan. Keep the pan over low heat until the caramel melts completely and begins to coat the figs. Add the peppercorns, first enclosing them in a tea ball or cheesecloth, if desired. Use heat-resistant tongs to flip the figs over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the figs to a platter, cut side up, and cover to keep warm.
  4. Return the pan to medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, using a heat-resistant rubber spatula to stir and occasionally scrape the bottom to pull up all the caramel and peppercorn goodness that may be stuck there. Remove and discard the peppercorn via the tea ball or cheesecloth or a slotted spoon. The port sauce should be deep purple, thick, and velvety. Remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Drizzle the warm figs with the port sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fig half Calories 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.02g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.005g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20fig halves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29

% Daily Value*

Serving 1fig half
Calories 29kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.02g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.005g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.