Roasted Figs With Walnuts & Honey
Created by Mikekey on June 11, 2015
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #19507
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds figs (18 small fresh figs, slightly overripe, use black Mission figs)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2.2 ounces chopped walnuts (1/2 cup chopped pieces)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- Freshly ground black pepper (3-4 turns)
- Creme fraiche, for serving
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F. Butter a shallow, flameproof baking dish.
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Step 2: Place figs side by side, stems up, in baking prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and water.
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Step 3: Bake figs for 20 minutes, basting with juices occasionally.
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Step 4: Scatter walnut pieces over figs; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar on top.
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Step 5: Reduce oven temperature to 300F. Bake for 10 minutes longer.
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Step 6: Transfer figs and walnuts to a serving dish, leaving juices in baking dish.
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Step 7: Add honey to baking dish. Set over low heat on stovetop and cook, stirring, to blend.
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Step 8: Spoon the syrup over figs. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
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Step 9: Serve cold with creme fraiche on side.