ROASTED FIGS

ROASTED FIGS

Chez Panisse Roasted Figs

Yield: Serves 4-6 

Prep Time: 5 min     Cook Time: 15 min     Total Time: 20 min

Ingredients

1 pint of fresh black Mission figs (about 12)

1/4 cup / 60ML red wine

2 Tbs balsamic vinegar

2 Tbs honey

1 tsp olive oil

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 425F / 220C.  Trim stems and cut figs in half lengthwise.  Arrange in a small baking dish, tightly packed with stem side facing up, all the figs facing one way.  

Drizzle with wine, balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil and a pinch of salt.  Bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, til figs are heated through and liquids are bubbly and caramelized.

Let cool and serve with yogurt, vanilla ice cream or ricotta sweetened with honey.  Also great on toast with a smear of goat cheese.