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Barolo-poached figs

Name: Barolo-poached figs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 2 cups (500ml) or other dry red wine; 1 cinnamon quill; 1/2 firmly packed cup (100g) brown sugar; 6 figs, halved; 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar (see note)

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There's no better way to appreciate a long Italian lunch than with this elegant starter.

2 cups (500ml) Barolo or other dry red wine
1 cinnamon quill
1/2 firmly packed cup (100g) brown sugar
6 figs, halved
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar (see note)

Method

1.

Place wine, cinnamon and sugar in a pan over low heat. Stir to dissolve sugar, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
2.

Add figs to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes until just softened. Remove figs and continue to simmer liquid for 3-4 minutes until thick and syrupy. Return the figs to pan and stir in the vinegar. Allow to cool, then serve with cheesecake.

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