Figs baked in honeyed wine

 

Greek Style Figs baked in Honeyed Wine

Mama, I just died and went to Heaven … fig-uratively speaking that is. Fresh figs baked in honeyed wine laced with cinnamon, orange extract and vanilla essence over Greek yogurt.

In the late 1980s, I had the distinct pleasure of living for nearly four years on the sun-drenched island of Cyprus. There is an abundance of Grape vines, Citrus and Fig trees, so it's only natural that this recipe combines all of this to make what is truly the proverbial Food for the Gods, when served on Greek Yoghurt.

All people with healthy physical appetites have a sweet tooth somewhere in their head. ~ Macmillan's Magazine

Ingredients:

• 16 small or 8 large, fresh figs

• 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp honey

• 2 cups sweet Muscat or Moscato sparkling white wine

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoons fresh orange juice or lemon juice 

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1 1/2 tsp orange or lemon zest

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush a baking dish with olive oil. 

2. In a small bowl combine the honey, cinnamon, orange/lemon juice, and wine together in a small dish; use a small whisk to mix it or you can even pulse it in a small blender. 

3. Drizzle the mixture over each of the fig pieces. 

4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the center of the oven. Bake at 350F for 30 mins until soft

5. Mix a small cup of Greek yogurt with honey and cinnamon. Serve 10 half mission figs, still warm, on a plate for each portion, and top with a 1/2 cup of the sweetened Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of honey. 

   
   

   When Tracy was three she looked up at her aunt and asked, "Why don't we have dessert for breakfast?” ~ Joanne Fluke, Peach Cobbler Murder

Καλή όρεξη!! Bon Appetit!!

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