Orange Poached Figs

Ingredients

• 7 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 2-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 12 ripe figs, preferably black

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    166 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 36 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 2 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, stir together orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, pepper and vanilla bean.
2. Place an inverted 3-cup souffle dish in the center of a 10-inch pie plate to create a ring mold. Pour the liquid mixture into the dish.
3. Arrange the figs in a circle, leaning them against the souffle dish with the stems facing up. Invert a second 10-inch pie plate over the first to form a cover.
4. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and uncover. Let figs cool before serving warm, or let cool completely. Serve with vanilla ice cream or heavy cream.

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10 minutes