Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F. Butter a shallow, flameproof baking dish.
Step 2: Place figs side by side, stems up, in baking prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and water.
Step 3: Bake figs for 20 minutes, basting with juices occasionally.
Step 4: Scatter walnut pieces over figs; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar on top.
Step 5: Reduce oven temperature to 300F. Bake for 10 minutes longer.
Step 6: Transfer figs and walnuts to a serving dish, leaving juices in baking dish.
Step 7: Add honey to baking dish. Set over low heat on stovetop and cook, stirring, to blend.
Step 8: Spoon the syrup over figs. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Step 9: Serve cold with creme fraiche on side.
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