Almondriesling Savarin With Fig Compote Recipes

FRESH FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• Add the figs, sugar, about 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice to a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil covered. Then uncover, stir and boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally. Once the compote is well-mixed and the figs are falling apart, take it off the heat and add the salt and vanilla. Stir to combine.
• Let the compote cool down a bit, then serve or refrigerate. If refrigerating, bring it back to room temperature when serving.

FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomedsaucepan, combine the figs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.Bring to a simmer overmedium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1hour, stirring occasionally.While figs are cooking,prepare the jars After cooking the figmixture for 1 hour, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, makingsure the tip of the thermometer doesn't touch the pan's bottom, and continuesimmering, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. When the mixturegets quite thick, begin to stir constantly to keep it from scorching.Fill the prepared jarswith the hot fig jam mixture

SAVARIN WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine water, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand until foamy -- about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine remaining sugar, the flour, and salt. Add yeast mixture and eggs; beat with a wooden spoon. The dough will be wet. Cover and let rise until doubled - about an hour.
• With a wooden spoon, beat butter into dough; spoon dough into greased tube pan. Cover with kitchen towel and let rise in warm place until nearly doubled in size -- about 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 375* F. Bake until golden brown and firm -- 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Unmold onto wire rack and let cool 15 minutes.
• Fill center with fruit and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

SWEET AND SPICY FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat figs, red wine, sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until wine is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.