
Confit of figs with a citrus coulis




4 people
18 figs
2 oranges
1 grapefruit
1 lemon
50 g caster sugar
6 leaves mint
Associated products
Chef's tip
This dessert can also be served with a grapefruit or orange sorbet.
RECIPE STEPS
1Wash the figs thoroughly.
Squeeze the oranges, lemon and grapefruit using a citrus press.
Measure the volume of juice and if there is less than half a litre, top up with water.
- 18 figs
- 2 oranges
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 lemon
2In a pan, add the juice, sugar and 10 figs cut into quarters.
Bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- 18 figs
- 50 g caster sugar
3At the end of this time, add the remaining 8 whole figs and cook for a further 15 minutes over a low heat.
- 18 figs
4Remove the 8 whole figs and set aside.
Fit the food processing bowl with the main blade and the Blendermix attachment, purée the remainder of the fig mixture (about 1 minute).
- 18 figs
5Cover the bottom of a serving dish with the fig purée, arrange the remaining figs on top and decorate with the fresh mint leaves.
- 18 figs
- 6 leaves mint