Figs Alice B. Toklas

Figs Alice B. Toklas

Desserts
Figs

Serves 6

Via Restaurant 209 1/2 in Washington DC in the 1980s.

Ingredients #

  • 1 lb dried figs
  • 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp grated orange zest
  • 2 c Ruby Port
  • 1/2 c dry red wine
  • Whipped cream and chopped toasted hazelnuts for serving

Instructions #

In a saucepan, combine the figs, cinnamon stick, cloves, dark and light brown sugars, lemon and orange zest, the Port and red wine, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 hour or until the figs are tender.

Let the mixture stand in a cool place for 24 hours, and chill it for 2 hours. Serve the figs with a small amount of their syrup, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of hazelnuts.