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Spiced Figs in Red Wine

Figgy pudding’s not the only game in town when it comes to this fabulous fruit.

Spiced Figs in Red Wine

This delectable treat is healthy and easy to prepare, serving as a sophisticated finale to any holiday meal.

Ingredients

1    c. dry red wine 3    dried figs, halved
⅓   c. sugar 3    black peppercorns
2    Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1    4-inch rosemary sprig
1    Tbsp. honey 1    3-inch thyme sprig
½   tsp. vanilla extract ½   c. vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt

Preparation

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 25 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Discard peppercorns, rosemary sprig, and thyme sprig. Remove figs with a slotted spoon; set aside.

2. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce onto each of 2 dessert plates, and reserve remaining sauce for another use. Arrange figs and yogurt on top of sauce.

Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup sauce, 3 fig halves, and 1/4 cup yogurt).

Nutritional Information:  Calories 201; Fat 0.3g (sat 0g, mono 0.1g, poly 0.2g); Protein 2.5g; Total Carbohydrates: 50.6g; Dietary Fiber: 4.8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Iron 0.9mg; Sodium 34mg; Calcium 34mg

 

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