Poached Figs with Mascarpone

  1. Stem the figs and cut in 1/2.
  2. Place fig halves in a large pot or saute pan.
  3. Add wine, cognac, brown sugar, lemon peel and cinnamon sticks.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until liquids have reduced by 1/2.
  6. Let cool, then serve with a dollop of mascarpone cheese.
  7. Drizzle with liquid reduction.
  8. Top with lemon zest and a dusting of icing sugar.

eastern kind, hearty red wine, cognac, brown sugar, lemons, cinnamon sticks, mascarpone cheese, icing sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/poached-figs-with-mascarpone-recipe.html (may not work)

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