Figs and Dried Cherries Poached in Vanilla-Honey Syrup with Pistachios

Name: Figs and Dried Cherries Poached in Vanilla-Honey Syrup with Pistachios
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise; 1 8-ounce package dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed, halved lengthwise; 1/3 cup dried tart cherries (about 1 3/4 ounces); 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt (optional); 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted natural pistachios

By Marie Simmons

November 30, 2002

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