Baked Figs in Port

Ingredients

• 18 fresh figs
• 1/2 cup port wine
• 3 tablespoons honey (or a bit more)
• fresh red raspberries (to garnish) (optional)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped with a little sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Prick each fig with a fork in a few places and place them in a single layer standing on end in a shallow baking dish.

3. 3

   Pour wine over.

4. 4

   Bake, basting often with wine, until figs are puffed and tender, 25-30 minutes.

5. 5

   To serve, arrange 3 figs in a serving dish.

6. 6

   Spoon a little of the wine over and drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of honey, or more, to taste.

7. 7

   Garnish with raspberries and pass the whipped cream.