Spiced Poached Figs with Pinot Noir Syrup

• 3 cups pinot noir or other robust red wine
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup sugar
• 12 whole black peppercorns
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 16 large firm ripe figs
• Creme Anglaise

1. Prepare the syrup: In a nonreactive saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the figs and Creme Anglaise and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Cool.
4. Reheat the mixture to a simmer, add the figs, and poach for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to puff up.
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the figs to a shallow baking pan and let cool.
6. Place syrup back over high heat and simmer vigorously over high heat for about 30 minutes until reduced to 1 cup.
7. Cool.
8. Serve the figs with the syrup and accompanied by Creme Anglaise.

other robust, cold water, sugar, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, thyme, firm ripe figs, anglaise

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spiced-poached-figs-with-pinot-noir-syrup (may not work)