Orange Poached Figs - orange juice

Method

• In a small bowl, stir together orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, pepper and vanilla bean.
• Place an inverted 3-cup souffle dish in the center of a 10-inch pie plate to create a ring mold.
• Pour the liquid mixture into the dish.
• Arrange the figs in a circle, leaning them against the souffle dish with the stems facing up.
• Invert a second 10-inch pie plate over the first to form a cover.
• Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and uncover.
• Let figs cool before serving warm, or let cool completely.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or heavy cream.