Red Wine-Poached Fig and Ricotta Tarts

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• 12 fresh figs, halved (about 3/4 pound)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• + 3 more ingredients
• • ½ (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
  • Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
  • 1 cup Zinfandel or other fruity dry red wine

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add figs. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove figs with a slotted spoon, and place in a shallow dish. Cover and chill. Bring the cooking liquid to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Cover and chill. Preh...

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