Poached Fig with Goat Cheese

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Ingredients — preview

• 1 cup Red Wine
• 2 tablespoons honey plus 1 teaspoon to drizzle
• 8 each dried Mission figs about 3 ounces
• 1 each whole star anise
• 2 ounces pancetta sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1/2 loaf country white bread cut into 1/2-inch slices, and then cut into shapes, optional

Preparation — preview

1. In a medium saucepan combine the wine, 2 tablespoons of honey, the figs and star anise. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the figs are plump and tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Transfer the figs to a cutting board to cool for 5 minutes. Then cut the figs into 1/4-inch slices. Discard the anise and bring the liquid back up to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the mixture is thick and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a small bowl and cool to room temperature.