Vanilla Port Poached Figs With Honey Cream

• 12 fresh figs
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup honey
• pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups port
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 peppercorns
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 orange, zested
• fresh mint

1. Trim a small piece from the bottom of each fig so they stand up straight. Remove stems, and score a 1/4 inch "X" into the top of each fig. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, beat whipping cream together with sour cream until stiff peaks form. (This can be done either by hand, or with an electric mixer.) Gently fold in 1/4 cup of honey and a pinch of salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
3. Pour port into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, 1 tablespoon honey, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, and lemon and orange zests. Stir to dissolve honey and blend flavors. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for up to 30 minutes, or as time allows, being careful not to reduce liquid too much. Place figs upright in pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. To serve, place a spoonful of honey cream in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 figs around the cream, and drizzle with a small amount of poaching liquid. Tuck a sprig of mint into the slit on the top of each fig. Serve immediately.

fresh figs, heavy whipping cream, sour cream, honey, salt, port, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, honey, vanilla, balsamic vinegar, lemon, orange, fresh mint

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/66103/vanilla-port-poached-figs-with-honey-cream/ (may not work)