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Figs baked in honeyed wine

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  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  1 1/2 tsp orange or lemon zest Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush a baking dish with olive oil.  I