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Figs Poached In Marsala

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Gma4	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Dried figs, 14 ounce
		package
1	c	Marsala wine
1	c	Water
1		Lemon, sliced seeds
		removed

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the figs, water, Marsala and lemon in a saucepan. Bring the
mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Let the figs cool in the liquid. Makes about 26.  Delores Riccio,
Superfoods: 300 Recipes That Heal Body and Mind (  (c)1993, Warner
Books).  Converted by MC_Buster.  NOTES : These succulent figs may be
served in so many ways: as a  brunch dish; as a garnish for roast veal
or pork; as a dessert, atop  a slice of plain cake with some of the
juice poured over; or in a  stemmed glass with a scoop of lemon
sherbet.  Recipe by: Good Morning America  Converted by MM_Buster
v2.0l.

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