FIGS IN VANILLA PORT

1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup quality port
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 figs, halved

Place the sugar, port and vanilla in a frying pan over low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to simmer for 1 minute.
Place figs in serving bowls and pour the vanilla port over them. Serve with thick cream or toffee ice cream.

Serves 4.

[New Food Fast, Donna Hay]