Red Wine Poached Dried Figs with Mascarpone

Method

1. 1
   • dried figs 12
   • red wine 2½ dl
   • honey 3 tbsp
   • cinnamon stick 1
   • orange zest 1
   • salt 1 pinch

   Combine the figs and wine — Put the dried figs, red wine, honey, cinnamon stick, orange zest and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a simmer — Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and cook uncovered.

   ⏱20 min
3. 3
   • dried figs 12
   • red wine 2½ dl

   Reduce to a syrupy glaze — Simmer until the figs are plump and the wine has reduced to a syrupy glaze, stirring occasionally.

   ⏱15 min
4. 4
   • dried figs 12
   • cinnamon stick 1
   • orange zest 1

   Cool the figs slightly — Remove the cinnamon stick and orange zest, and let the figs cool slightly in the syrup.

5. 5
   • mascarpone 100 g
   • white sugar 1 tbsp

   Whip the mascarpone — In a small bowl, whisk the mascarpone with the sugar until smooth and softly whipped.

6. 6
   • dried figs 12
   • walnuts 2 tbsp
   • mascarpone 100 g

   Plate figs over mascarpone — Spoon the warm figs and syrup over the sweetened mascarpone and scatter with the chopped walnuts to serve.