Figs With Marsala And Orange

From the book healthy mediterranean cooking by rena salaman

Combine orange juice , and wine into a stainless steel sauce pan.

Bring to a boil and boil rapidly for 5 minutes to reduce.

Mix in honey and zest and simmer 3-4 minutes.

Place figs in pan and gently roll them in the syrup over low heat to poach them for 2 minutes.

You do not want to cook or soften them but remain intact.

Remove from heat , add orange blossom water or rose water and let cool.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Serve slightly chilled , coating the figs with the syrup.

figs, marsala wine, oranges, orange, honey, orange blossom water, creme fraiche, mint leaves