Fresh figs poached in Blackberry Wine and served with fresh blackberries and coconut whipped cream make an ideal end-of-summer dessert. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
Remove the stems from the figs. With a sharp knife, make two small crosswise cuts in the stem end. Place the figs in a small saucepan.
In a measuring cup, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar and a pinch of salt in 1 cup blackberry wine. Pour over the figs in the saucepan. Chiffonade the basil leaves and add to the saucepan. Allow to marinate at least one hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the whipped coconut milk. Chill a medium mixing bowl. Remove the can of chilled coconut milk from the refrigerator. Carefully scoop out the hardened milk solids, reserving the liquid for another use, like adding to your morning smoothie. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Gently mix in sweetener and vanilla. Refrigerate until serving time.
Place the saucepan of figs over low heat and bring to a simmer. Poach the figs for up to 5 minutes, depending on their size and degree of ripeness. Carefully remove the figs with a spoon and set aside. Increase the heat and let the wine mixture come to a boil. Reduce by half until it becomes a little syrupy. It will thicken a little as it cools.
Spoon one half cup of the coconut cream into each of 4 serving dishes. Top with 3 figs and drizzle with a little bit of the cooled syrup. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a few fresh blackberries and serve.